As dark, ominous clouds drifted over Quandary Peak early Wednesday afternoon, Denver residents Justin Burt, Wilder Ripley and Eli Amparan sauntered back to the parking lot after summiting the ...

Summer is here. In the southern Appalachian Mountains, that means triple-digit temperatures, humidity that does crazy things to my hair, and the constant search for cool swimming holes to battle the ...

When it comes to hiking socks, we’ve got opinions. The pairs we slip into our hiking boots need to be durable, odor-resistant, and comfortable—especially in summer so our treks don't turn into sweaty ...

Big Agnes’ lighter-than-ultralight tent blends astonishing weight savings with smart design, but it demands careful weather ...

Summertime is prime hiking season in upstate New York. The trails are lush, the views are expansive and longer days give you more time to explore. But heat and humidity also bring their own set of ...

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, ...

The best backpacking sleeping pads aren’t just lightweight and portable to keep your pack weight down. They’re comfortable, too. Between hauling gear and trekking up different terrains, you need a ...

What kind of hiker do you want to become in 2026? No one wants to look back on a year of adventure that feels subpar or incomplete. Planning hikes one trail at a time by snagging a permit here or ...