Watch: Blissful Hike Across the Isle of Skye
Immerse yourself in the raw beauty of Scotland with this short film on the stunning Isle of Skye.
AT Crushed: ‘Stringbean’ Sets Fastest Speed Record
Joe ‘Stringbean’ McConaughy set a new record on the Appalachian Trail today, beating both unsupported and supported times. He hiked the 2,190-mile route in a fastest known time (FKT) of 45 days, 12 hours, 15 minutes.
The Best Gear That Costs Almost Nothing: Ziploc Bags
Good old-fashioned simplicity is often the most attractive solution.
Scientists In Bear Suits Study Human Pee-Goat Link
Scientists explored how goats respond to predators by donning a bear costume and trying to spook them away from places people pee.
Hiker ‘Knotts’ Binde Claims Self-Supported Appalachian Trail Record
Dan ‘Knotts’ Binde claims to have set a new self-supported Appalachian Trail speed record for the 2,190-mile route of 53 days, 22 hours, 57 minutes.
Four Months After Rescue, Hiker Found Dead In Same Park
In February, Bryan Skilinski was rescued after getting lost in the Great Sand Dunes National Park. But his second time lost in the park ended his life.
Study Finds: Head Outside For The Happiest Workout
Spend three hours hiking outside versus walking on a treadmill and you’ll have more energy, a better mood, and less anxiety. Those results published last month in a sports science study from Austria’s University of Innsbruck.
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Budding Challenge: Hiking The ‘New’ Greater Patagonian Trail
A team of filmmakers set out to document the Greater Patagonian Trail (GPT). Little did they know it would be the most challenging test they had ever encountered.
Go Backpack With Dad
A man learns a gift of time in the outdoors is the most valuable he can give.
’80s Light Hiker Reinvigorated: Jag Boot Review
Danner’s Jag boots are back after a 30-year hiatus. We tested them on the trail and around town for our review.
Make Hiking Rugged Again
Skinned knees, sweaty brows, and dirt under our fingernails: Sometimes you gotta leave the GPS and autonomous drone at home.
Watch: Pro Skier’s 270-Mile High Sierra Traverse
Kalen Thorien, a professional skier and adventurer, decided to spend her summer on a 270-mile, 18-day, solo high traverse in the Sierra Nevada.
Hike New Zealand’s 2,000-Mile Te Araroa: 10 Tips
In 2011, New Zealand opened up “the long pathway,” an end-to-end hike from the top of New Zealand to the bottom spanning roughly 2,000 miles. These observations will help you hike New Zealand’s Te Araroa.
Tackling An FKT? You’re Eligible For A Grand And Free Gear
Shoot for the record books with a blazing a thru-hike or trail run, and you could land a cool $1,000 and some free gear. And all you have to do is try.
Real Hikers Wear Tights: Fjallraven’s Abisko Trekkers Reviewed
Hikers take note: Tights offer a better option than pants for tackling miles on the trail.
Hiking Spain’s Oldest Trail: Camino De Santiago
Over 1,000 years of relentless feet, hooves, and bike tires have literally carved this trail into the earth, making it one of the most famous pilgrimages in the world.
Hiker For Hire: LA-Based ‘People Walker’ Is Real Service
Meet the ‘People Walker,’ a pro who gets paid to take people for walks.
Survival Stunt: Week-Long Mountain Trek With ‘Prival’ Tool
The founder of a survival-gear brand spent 7 days in the mountains with little more than a multi-tool and the clothes on his back.
Unable To Hike, Woman Carried 79 Miles On AT
Carden Wyckoff just traversed a 79-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail with her siblings even though she cannot hike.
Apps Vs Maps: Why Paper Beats Tech On The PCT
Our ‘Packing It Out team just finished hiking border-to-border from Southern California to Canada using paper maps. This is why they choose low-tech.
‘In The Hollow’: Chilling Tale Of Murder On The AT
The Mountain Man killer stalked two women along the Appalachian Trail in 1988. This is the harrowing story of one’s murder on the A.T. and the one who made it out alive.
Unexpected Gear Of Mountain Pro Andrew Skurka
From Frito-laced chili homemade kits, this is some of the unexpected gear that lightens renowned explorer Andrew Skurka’s pack and keeps him safe and comfortable while knocking out huge miles.
At 1,300 Miles, Remote ‘GPT’ Is Longest Trail In South America
A little-known trail follows a spectacular route through the heart of Patagonia and beyond. As of now, there is no guidebook – yet.
Dog Safety: 7 Items For The Field This Fall
A few products and a kit you can make at home will make outings with your pup safer and more enjoyable.
Did An Unknown Hiker Just Break Every A.T. Record?
Her story seems inconceivable, but an unknown hiker claims to have bested Karl Meltzer’s day-old record on the AT, and she claims to have done it self-supported.
Watch: Running 600 Miles Across The Rocky Mountains
Crossing just three paved roads, but 13 mountain ranges, the ‘Crown Traverse’ is a North American backcountry route unlike any other.
Against The Clock: ‘White Mountain Direttissima’
Covering more than 240 miles, a man knocked out 48 peaks in New Hampshire in less than 6 days, unsupported.
24,000 Kilometers: ‘Trans Canada Trail’ Longest In World
Canada is about to finish the world’s longest trail network. Lace up your boots, pump up your tires, ready your paddles, and prepare for 24,000km of adventure.
Batteries Required: PCT Hikers’ Favorite Apps, Gadgets Off-Grid
Manage business and communicate electronically from the trail. The Packing It Out crew explains how they’ve written nearly a dozen stories, filed photographs, and stayed productive from the PCT.
Highpointing: Climb To The Top Of 50 States
Highpointing, as this state-by-state, summit-seeking pursuit is called, has garnered a following of more than 10,000 people.
Breaking: Belgian Man Claims PCT Record
Karel Sabbe, a 26-year-old dentist from Belgium, claims to have set a new record on the Pacific Crest Trail. He hiked the 2,660-mile trail in 52 days.
