Learn how to enjoy safe and fulfilling hikes, even as you age, with these essential tips from experienced hikers.

Discover the must-have items for your hiking adventures and ensure your safety on the trails.

Learn how to avoid common mistakes while backpacking to make your journey more enjoyable and stress-free.

Shopping for a backpack? This guide will equip you with the knowledge you need to find the perfect pack.

Getting lost on a hike happens to the best of us. It's not a disaster; it's just a detour on your adventure.

Find joy in this immersion of your existence. And then when it’s your turn and you consider what it took to get there, you will truly know that it was worth it.

The Coalition of the Negative

     04/30/2024 08:00 AM

I wasn’t excited about this last hike, so I didn’t go. I didn’t want half the prize. Maybe next time it will be exactly what I need.

Knowledge is our best tool to keep us safe out in the wild. Get to know true black bear behavior and how we can peacefully live among them on our backpacking adventures.

Older Hiker Training

     04/03/2024 08:00 AM

Summer hiking will be here before you know it, which means we need to start getting ready. But us older hikers face a set of challenges that younger hikers do not.

Some of the most common water filters for backpacking are inadequate for purifying water that is contaminated with chemicals or heavy metals. Here is a review of one that does.

Low Cost Essential Hiking Gear

     11/05/2023 08:00 AM

Over 100 people die every year in the U.S. while on hiking trips. Most of these are easily preventable by bringing some essential gear.