Backcountry skiing is everything you love about skiing in-bounds—the rush of carving the perfect turn, the feeling of floating through a powder stash—but without the traffic, either in the parking lot or on the slopes. Sure, you have to earn those turns, but it’s worth the effort, and the hard work makes the view at…
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What’s in Your Pack? Thru-Hiking Edition
It’s the eternal question for any backpacker—what do you bring along, and what do you leave at home? Thru-hikers have it particularly tough, as the decisions they make determine their comfort and safety for weeks on end. This guide features about 30 things you should include in your thru-hiking pack, which sounds like a lot….
Winter Stargazing: A Heads-Up Guide for Winter Campers and Backpackers
If you’re among the outdoors enthusiasts who brave the chill for winter camping, you know how appealing the “off-season” backcountry can be. In addition to bigger helpings of solitude, spectacular snow-scapes, and greater visibility of animals and their tracks, the joys of winter camping—or, hey, winter glamping, if that’s more your style—include night skies of…
Why You Should Experience Canada By Train
Experiencing Canada by train means someone else plans the itinerary, and you can sit back and enjoy the view. Solo travelers, partners, and families can all find options to fit their budgets and time constraints. From weekend trips to journeys across the entire country, there’s something for every kind of traveler.
How to Choose the Right Bag for Carry-On Only Travel
Here’s what to look for if you’re in the market for a bag you can carry on with ease.
The Ten Essentials: What They Are and Why You Need Them for Every Hike
The Ten Essentials are 10 items that every hiker should bring on every outing, in the event of emergency.
7 Winter Hiking Tips That You’ve Never Thought Of
Here are seven of our best tips and tricks for staying warm, fueled, and safe during winter hiking season.
Here’s How to Take On the Trek to Everest Base Camp!
For adventure-loving travelers, the Everest Base Camp trek is an iconic Himalayan journey filled with natural wonders and cultural treasures.
8 Beautiful Winter Hikes in U.S. National Parks
Whether you feel like bundling up for serious winter weather—or you’re heading south to enjoy the sunshine—here are some of the best day hikes in national parks you can explore this winter in the mountains, desert, and everything in between.
Halloween Hikes: The Spookiest Trails in America
There’s nothing like a scary story or creepy folklore to add some extra spirit to your hike. And there’s no better season than fall