After completing the 2,500-mile Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, I’d now consider myself an experienced backpacker. But I always make sure to tell people that this five-month-long adventure was actually ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. How to plan your backpacking trip in the Desolation Wilderness near Lake Tahoe — get ready for crystal-clear lakes and giant ...

Figuring out what to eat on a camping or backpacking trip can become its own adventure, especially in the backcountry, when access to civilization is limited. Sure, there are plenty of tasty ...

Apologies to anyone who encountered me on the Pacific Crest Trail in July 2021, rabidly racing in circles through the wondrous Marble Valley in the northernmost reaches of California. Indeed, had you ...

I first encountered the ideas of ultralight backpacking in 1994, in an article in now-defunct (and much-missed) Backpacker magazine. It was titled “Less is More,” by Mark Jenkins. (I still have a PDF ...

Hiking in the off-season can often come with great benefits — quieter trails and atmospheric, seasonal landscapes, in particular — however, it can also mean treacherous conditions. Here’s how to stay ...

Main image: Backpacking with dogs like Maus who enjoy the outdoors can be a joy | Credit: Francesca Donovan Dogs can be good company on backpacking adventures – they’re naturally athletic, endlessly ...

After trading city life for the foothills of the Adirondacks, I've swapped (many of) my loafers and heels for more outdoor-friendly footwear, especially for hiking. However, while I was making this ...