The Ice Age Trail didn’t dazzle me with scenery or variety, and it didn’t prompt me to learn any new backpacking techniques.

North America offers an endless array of extraordinary hiking and walking journeys, from the Olympic Peninsula to Alaska, the ...

Backpack. Go through the compartments, pockets and sleeves to be sure they’re empty. Check buckles and straps, and examine ...

Learn the fundamentals of backpacking during a Basic Backpacking Course offered by the Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter of the ...

“Ultralight gear tends to be optimized for activities where every gram counts – trail running, fastpacking or even really ...

While slogging through a Florida swamp in shin-deep water might not be everyone’s idea of a good time, that was precisely how I chose to spend a long November weekend on a bucket-list ...

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This hike was his first backpacking trip, and while his intentions may have been good, he was ultimately ill-prepared to take on the challenge of four days in the swamp. He joined our group for ...