Did you miss the permit window for Angel’s Landing, Half Dome, or the Teton Crest? We have 10 alternatives for your epic 2026 ...

No matter how long you’re out on the trail, these lightweight outdoor gear items will support you on your adventure. ByWendy Altschuler, Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert ...

Pitstick@onramp.net Adventure Adviser: Luckily for you, the Southwest is chock-full of dry, hot, seemingly inhospitable desert landscapes, ripe for exploration by intrepid, water-toting, SPF-slathered ...

Whether you’re planning a solo, family, or buddy hiking trip, there are logistics you’ll need to consider. It’s best to plan ahead for these beautiful bucket list destinations, campsites, and trails.

Autumn is my favourite time of the whole year to go camping. Summer is great, of course, but when dawn breaks at 4:30 a.m. and floods your tent with daylight and the sound of a hundred early-rising ...

If you're only going hiking for a day you really don't need a huge pack, just something compact and comfortable. From ...

First-time backpackers often like to go on shorter, easier trips to break their packs in. It can helpful to go with friends who have a little experience, or pick spots that are closer to society just ...

When it comes to outdoor pursuits, it's hard to beat hiking. Not only does it provide a terrific workout, but — as the most slow-paced method of travel — it's one of the best ways to interact with ...

I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

Join the Inter-Mountain Alpine Club (I-MAC) for its 2026 Backpacking School. The two-day weekend event is free and open to ...

Backpacking knives are essential for survival in remote wilderness. They can help with anything from food preparation and tent repair to cleaning game and starting fires. But what distinguishes a ...

After completing the 2,500-mile Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, I’d now consider myself an experienced backpacker. But I always make sure to tell people that this five-month-long adventure was actually ...