Hikers are an ingenuitive bunch. Every backpacker can remember that moment when they learned a new way to use a piece of gear that makes life easier on the trail. Whether it’s finding a lighter that ...

Gregg Hein, who spent six days waiting to be rescued, cited four things he would do differently. They are backpacking tips as crucial as water and food. Backpacking tips include going with somebody, ...

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On a hike, you not only get to move your body for some healthy exercise, you get to do so surrounded by the breathtaking nature around you. Whether you are going on a hike that's one mile or 10, ...

Rainy days don’t have to dampen your outdoor spirit! Hiking in the rain or backpacking in the rain can be a refreshing and rewarding experience if you’re prepared. Whether you’re hitting backpacking ...

One can wonder why backpackers do what they do. After all, they go to a lot of trouble, and sometimes expense, to find a place where they can sleep between two trees or lie on the ground. And winter ...

Normally at this time of the year, I am hustling along some absurdly long trail, trying to get from one end of the country to another at three miles per hour. But my wife and hiking partner, Tina, ...

There’s nothing better than a good meal after a long day of hiking — sitting in an alpine meadow or by a lake, resting your feet, eating a nice hot bowl of … what? Meal planning for backpacking can be ...

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Most parents in America would agree that monitoring screen time for kids is a big challenge, especially because playing games and getting online is how many teenagers socialize and communicate with ...

Fall hiking tips every Blue Ridge explorer should know for a safer, more enjoyable, and memorable adventure. #HikingTips ...