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Chosen from hundreds of applicants to the Carson City to Canada Quest, Julianne Mahoney and Audrey Payne embrace the challenge of hiking from Nevada to the Canadian border along the Pacific Crest Trail.
Small backpacking brands are bracing for rising costs and tough choices as tariffs hit materials and manufacturing, putting consumers on the hook.
45 jackets hit the trail. Only eight made it to the winners’ circle.
Looking for luxe hot springs, private via ferratas, and backcountry mountaineering? Find them at the eight best wilderness retreats in North America.
The only legal trail to the shoreline of Crater Lake will close after this summer and will stay shuttered for three years, the National Park Service says.
Eight great sunset hikes, plus tips on how to capture those red, gold, and orange memories for a lifetime.
The tent that launched a whole new generation of backpackers is now more comfortable, convenient, and protective than ever
Our testers put everything from budget aluminum poles to the fanciest carbon we could find through the wringer. These are our favorites.
After months of uncertainty, the Trump administration has approved a new pilot reservation system for Yosemite.
The NB Air is our new top pick for overnighters and other short trips.
The Garmin inReach Mini 2 is a fixture on trails short and long—and right now, you can save $100 off its full price.
Cocaine Bear's first trailer shows a bloodthirsty, intoxicated bruin rampaging through the forest. But how much of the based-on-a-true-story movie is real?
Reality check: Hitting the gym is the quickest way to hike farther, easier, faster, and pain-free. Get into a routine—or take yours to the next level—with these smart workouts for three different levels.
Full of rock scrambles, cactus clusters, and desert views for days, Joshua Tree National Park is the southwest at its finest.
Ending too many hikes with sore, wobbly legs? Trekking poles can help you make it that extra mile.
We tested 12 tents in the wild this year. These were our favorites.
The Narrows at Zion National Park offers an incredible adventure in America's most amazing slot canyons. Here's how to safely explore them.
Nature can be brutal. Learn how to to deal with wounds from all kinds of thorns, spines, splinters, shards, quills, needles, and anything else that might get under your skin when you’re on the trail.
Ready to hike to the highest point in Hawaii? Ascend Mauna Kea's volcanic slopes to a summit high above the clouds. This challenging day hike is among the most spectacular on the planet.
Get the most out of your backpacking equipment with this sage advice.
Benton MacKaye's original proposal for the Appalachian Trail came out 100 years ago. While the trail may have changed, the appeal hasn't.
Real people who survived the unsurvivable
Two friends, 8,000 trail miles, one year
This is the year to dream big. With the world's last destinations finally reopening to visitors, now's the time to plan a life-list hike that you'll never forget. Even better: Backpacker's done the work for you.
