Do you condition for longer hikes? There are different schools of thought about the practice. Some folks say the best training for hiking is simply hiking; others believe that weight training and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As I huffed up the side of New Hampshire’s Mount Liberty in the ...

Last fall, after backpacking around 270 miles on the Long Trail through the rugged Green Mountains of Vermont, my fellow campers and I discussed how we were now in the best shape of our lives. Around ...

Whether you’re training to tackle a fourteener, a thru-hike, or just have fun on your local trails, a little gym time will go a long way toward improving your strength, stability, and resilience on ...

Day hikes are an excellent alternative to trail runs, either on cross-training days or as a leisure activity on rest days. Hikes can also double as beta-gathering sessions for future trail runs, and ...

In the week leading up to her first solo backpacking trip—a one-night adventure through California’s Cottonwood Lakes wilderness—Allison Boyle came up with a million and one reasons why she shouldn’t ...

Use these simple exercises to shake off the rust and reignite your love of hiking.

Most parents in America would agree that monitoring screen time for kids is a big challenge, especially because playing games and getting online is how many teenagers socialize and communicate with ...

Get prepared for your next adventure by strapping on one of these impressive hiking watches before you go out (and back). By Abby Ferguson Published Jun 28, 2023 5:00 PM EDT We may earn revenue from ...