HIKING & CAMPING

Hiking isn’t just a hobby—it’s a lifestyle. Maggie Slepian tackles the hiking life—and all of the joys, problems, arguments, and weird quirks that go along with it—in her column. When I look at how I prepare for a trip now versus when I started backpacking, the difference is stark. I wrote multiple gear lists with columns and

Do you dream about hitting the trail for a long—really long—hike? In Ask a Thru-Hiker, record-setting long-distance hiker Liz “Snorkel” Thomas answers your burning questions about how to do it. Dear Snorkel, One of the most magical parts of going on a long hike is learning to accept the kindness of trail angels—strangers who help hikers

Two Ecuadorian climbers team up with a Nat Geo photographer to attempt a first ascent on Dhaulagiri in a compelling new documentary. We’re not sure when mountaineering documentaries became so cool that even Eddie Bauer is now involved — but we’re not complaining. This 40-minute documentary follows an Ecuadorian climber with dreams of establishing a

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Mules Ears flowers bloom as an Entrada sandstone tower rises from the sands of the San Rafael Desert in southern Utah. This area receives a scant 5 inches of rain per year, but after a wet winter, the wildflower displays here are some of the best in the region. Whenever I’m traveling outside the U.S.

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Home » Outdoor » YETI Panga Backpack: A Standout Submersible Dry Bag You Can Count On YETI is known for making high-quality, reliable gear, and the Panga Backpack is no exception. It’s portable. It’s durable. And it’s more than waterproof. A fully submersible, waterproof pack may seem excessive but, in many cases, it’s essential. If

There are plenty of superlative technical softshells in this world, but for day hiking, many can feel like overkill. Do I really need a harness-compatible cut or gossamer-thin fabric that packs down to the size of a tangerine? This great-looking, relatively affordable no-frills softshell from Jack Wolfskin is a reliable fall and springtime layer for

Photo By Kristy Sharkey Today’s Photo of the Day is “Star Trails Over Mt. Rainier” by Kristy Sharkey. Location: Washington. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are

Going ultralight is easy when conditions are perfect. But as the seasons change, things get tougher. Chief among the challenges of shoulder season hiking is staying warm while keeping your pack weight down. It’s a simple fact that cold weather will force you to carry more and heavier gear in order to stay comfortable and

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Photo By John Pierce Today’s Photo of the Day is “Stormy San Juans” by John Pierce. Location: Ridgway, Colorado. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured