The backcountry is a place for serenity and personal challenge, and, as in any public space, there’s an etiquette to maintaining this environment. Some of this etiquette may be obvious, some may not be. But after 20 years recreating in the woods and nine years as a backcountry guide, I am confident that it basically…
If you’re like us, chances are you dream about backpacking pretty much all day, everyday. But what about those days when a multi-day trek isn’t necessarily on the cards? Can you still give your favorite packs and bags the love they deserve even when you’re not out on the trails? You bet your bottom you…
Whether you’re looking to save money, get fit, help the environment, or simply have more fun, commuting by your own human power rather than relying on a combustion engine is a great way to do all four of those things at the same time.
Ten trails. Ten unmatched miles each. Get maximum bang for each boot step on hikes that our most-traveled contributors call their all-time favorites. The Lost Coast, Sinkyone Wilderness SP Find yourself among the redwoods and isolated coves of California’s wildest shoreline. —Dennis Lewon The first time I hiked the Lost Coast, I was in college…
These 21 spots, which vary in popularity (and in epic-ness), were all places that the RR Road Tour team was lucky enough to hit on their 20,000-mile journey across the United States
If you typically put away your camping gear during the winter and leave it stowed until spring, you’re missing out on some great days in the outdoors. During the winter, the bare trees reveal mountain views you just can’t get in the warmer months, and the cold conditions drive off the masses, providing a greater…
The 15-mile snowshoe in is not for the faint of heart—or legs—but the reward, for those who make the trip, is a winter wilderness as wild and unpredictable as any out west.
The trails are devoid of human life, animals wander freely through the woods, and snow falls soundlessly on the treetops—it’s wintertime in the great outdoors. But despite the sparkling vistas, uncrowded trails, and the beauty nature offers to hikers in this time of the year, many never experience the wonder that the fourth season offers…
Stay in the Present Many people hike to reduce stress, but that can be hard when your inner monologue runs rampant. This exercise helps you remain focused in the present. Incorporate these drills while you walk. Duration: 15 to 20 minutes per step 1. Turn your attention toward the action of walking. Feel your knees…
Because sometimes, you just want to get away from it all. Heading out on an adventure and knowing that you are solely in control of where you camp, when you stop, and what you eat can be a thrilling feeling. “Solitude is so rare in this day and age that it can be really powerful…