The first thing you’ll need if you’re preparing to hike the 41.5-mile Timberline Trail is a robust vocabulary, because with ...

However, heading toward what would become my seventh continent to hike — I was going to Africa to hike the Bwindi ...

Austin King, a 22-year-old concession worker, has been missing since Sept. 17, after he didn’t show up to his boat pickup ...

If you’re not super keen on restrictive waistbands, get a pair of hiking leggings with a drawcord. This allows you to loosen ...

We tested 11 pairs of hiking sandals for comfort, traction and more. Only 1 pair is worth your money. Here’s why.

He found an old Boy Scout backpack and took it for a hike and was absolutely miserable with the quality of the backpack. A ...

Realistic expectations and careful planning are necessary to ensure a great, fulfilling and memorable backpacking experience.

The Rocky Mountains in Colorado offer some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the United States, making it a top ...

OL staff writer Laura Lancaster and I tested the best backpacking sleeping bags in the field to determine which are best suited to varying conditions, sleeping habits, and backpacking kits. I also ...

But, after renewed efforts from five women in the Vail Mountain Rescue Group and a female archeologist from the U.S Forest Service, many personal items including clothing, a small backpack, hiking ...

Whether it’s making your morning coffee or cooking a warm evening meal, a backpacking stove is an important part of your backcountry kitchen. To figure out which model provides the best performance ...