If you are thinking of taking a summer backpacking trip, now is the time to start planning. Regardless of the number of people embarking on the trip, not only will you need to pick that perfect ...

The beautiful thing about backpacking: You don’t need expensive classes or years of experience to do it well. Whether you're into mountaintop views, starry nights, or heart-pumping ascents, all you ...

Andrew Skurka is a professional backpacker and author of The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you. Your weekly ...

The skies have reopened their curtains to reveal a beautiful stage of blue. It's time to get back out into the world and explore. Hiking and backpacking season is upon us. In North Texas, we are ...

Outdoor Pursuits offers a wide variety of hiking and backpacking courses. Take advantage of these great trips that will prepare you for your own hikes and adventures around Colorado. Early ...

Backpacking can seem intimidating to newcomers, but it doesn’t need to be: Here are the best backpacking trails across the country to get started on. For some, it’s hard to imagine an easy intro to ...

The flight back to Fairbanks after our hike was both jaw-dropping and humbling; with almost 8.5 million acres of terrain in ...

From desert season to high-alpine prime time, these trails—and the skills and mini-trips behind them—will shape your 2026 ...

Backpacking can seem intimidating, especially if you didn't grow up with it. Heading out into the unknown with nothing more than you can carry is a pretty scary prospect, but it needn't be. By ...