Update: 600,000 steps in KEEN Boots
We set out to hike 1 million steps in the KEEN Durand boots. Four weeks and hundreds of thousands of steps in, we’re happy to report the boots are holding up fine.
Sunscreen? The Answer Is 'Yes'
Skin damage and skin cancer is a risk for anyone, but for those of us who spend hours, days and weeks at a time outside, the stakes are elevated.
Alone With Lions: Thru-Hiking The 'PNT'
The author senses something during this section of the Pacific Northwest Trail from Metaline Falls To Oroville, Wash. His story will make you shiver.
Long Hike: 124,608 Steps In KEEN Durands
This week in our ‘1 Million Steps’ project our hiker hit not deep wilderness but the forests and rolling landscapes of a “rails to trails” route.
Thru-Hiking The 'PNT'… Idaho's Panhandle And The Selkirk Mountain Range
Contributing editor Jeff Kish is hiking the 1,200-mile Pacific Northwest Trail this summer. In this installment he heads into Idaho’s Panhandle and the Selkirk Mountain Range.
KEEN Boot Test: Lake Superior Peninsula
Our quest to hike 1 million steps in the KEEN Durand boots continues. This week, we report on a Lake Superior adventure and the Bayfield Peninsula.
'Combat Boot' Made For Hikers and Hunters
Hiking boot design influenced a new type of footwear from Altai. But so did the serious leather stompers military commandos wear in jungles around the world.
First Look: Ultra-Light 'Yama' Tent Tested On Pacific Northwest Trail
From the trail contributing editor Jeff Kish submitted this review. The whole tent, made of Cuben material, weighs an incredibly feather-light 17.5 ounces.
42,240 More Steps In KEEN Durand Boots
Our quest to hike 1 million steps in the KEEN Durand boots continues. This week, we hit the urban trails in Minneapolis as well as a unique quarry park in central Minnesota.
Eureka to Bonners Ferry… Thru-Hiking The 'Pacific Northwest Trail'
Contributing editor Jeff Kish is hiking the 1,200-mile Pacific Northwest Trail this summer. This is his second report from the trail.
Trailhead To Eureka… Thru-Hiking The ‘PNT’
Contributing editor Jeff Kish is hiking the 1,200-mile Pacific Northwest Trail this summer. This is his first report from the trail.
Local's Guide: Best Hiking In Jackson Hole
A JH local shares her opinion on the best hikes in and around the Grand Tetons.
Test: Source 'Ultimate Hydration System'
An Israel-based brand ships the “Ultimate Hydration System” worldwide and sells the kit for $54. It includes everything needed to sip water and stay hydrated in the outdoors.
‘1 Million Steps’ In KEEN Durand Boots
What will a pair of hiking boots look like after 1 million steps on some of the toughest trails around the U.S.? This summer we’re going to find out…
Follow Thru-Hike Of ‘Pacific Northwest Trail’ On GearJunkie All Summer
GearJunkie contributor Jeff Kish is about to begin a through-hike of the 1,200-mile Pacific Northwest Trail to test gear and document what is regarded as the most challenging of the National Scenic Trails.
First Look: Montane Minimus Jacket Packs To 'Size Of Apple'
Fully waterproof and breathable, the Montane Minimus Jacket packs down tiny and weighs less than half a pound. We review this ultralight storm shell.
On Independence Day, Celebrate The American Wilderness
The United States has the largest wilderness preservation system in the world with more than 618 million acres of publicly owned federal lands, something every American can celebrate with pride this July 4th.
Andrew Skurka: How To Choose A Great Outdoors Guide
You want to hire a guide for an outdoor adventure. Whether it be hiking, camping, climbing or mountaineering, these tips will help you choose the right outfit.
Exposing ‘Oil Boom’ Destruction via 350-Mile Trek Across North Dakota
Fracking and the general deep dig for oil across North Dakota has changed the state.
12 Good Boots: Find Your Perfect Hiking Footwear For Spring 2014
From fast and light to full-on stompers, we tested a dozen hiking boots for this spring.
Choose-Your-Own Adventure… Navigate ‘Virtual World’ Via Google Maps
Some of the most beautiful views from all over the world (at your desk).
Survive The Desert: 16 Tips To Stay Alive
A guide shares 16 tips to safely enjoy a desert adventure.
Teaching Homeschool On The Appalachian Trail
A family of five will backpack for six months and teach their kids along the way. They will carry their own weight and trek with enough time to be homeschooled on the Appalachian trail.
Inside A Lava Tube: Otherworldly Landscape Under The Pacific Northwest
The “Rubber Tramp” Jeff Kish explores an underground landscape of ice stalactites, slimy walls and darkness under the lush rainforest.
First Look: ECCO Biom Terrain Boots
We tested these rugged but light hiking boots for a month on snowy hikes and bushwhacking adventures.
Self-Declared ‘Rubber Tramp’ Shuttles PCT Through-Hikers
Jeff Kish spent his summer free time helping through-hikers get to and from resupply points in the customized van he calls home.
ECCO ‘Take A Hike’ Photo Contest (30 Readers Will Win!)
This week we launch a contest with ECCO, including a grand prize trip to Canyonlands National Park! In addition, 29 gear prizes will be awarded…
World’s First Glow-In-The-Dark Path
During the day it absorbs the sun’s rays. At night it releases an iridescent blue hue. A Cambridge, U.K., path is claimed to be the world’s first to glow in the dark.
First Look: Vasque Arrowhead UltraDry
The Vasque Arrowhead UltraDry is an agile winter boot with a lot of features to keep feet warm, dry and comfortable while pounding out miles over snow-covered trails. Our editor puts it to the test.
Photos Of Shuttered Paradise: Yosemite Hike Before Shutdown
U.S. National Parks remain closed due to the government shutdown, but we’ve got 15 photos of a recent hiking trip to Yosemite to help fill the void.
Man Bushwhacking The Boundary Waters, No Trails On 80-Mile Route
A Minnesota man will attempt to cross the rugged, lake covered region of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area on foot, without a boat and off trail.