Thru-Hiking and My Unrealistic Body Image Expectations
I was in incredible shape when I finished the Colorado Trail. But I couldn’t maintain it, which led to a host of body-image issues.
I was in incredible shape when I finished the Colorado Trail. But I couldn’t maintain it, which led to a host of body-image issues.
The best gear setup is the one that keeps you warm, lasts for years, and is within your budget. This looks different for every hiker, and lighter isn’t always better.
What’s in your food bag? What works and what doesn’t for multi-day trips? Here’s what our readers said, and what our editors eat on the trail
Purgatory Creek to Chicago Basin is a 2-4 day out-and-back near Durango, CO. This is a moderately challenging trail with the option of base camping and bagging three 14’ers. Total trip distance is about 28-40 miles depending on side trails
The ultralight backpacking community loves their cottage industry brands. Here are 10 to consider supporting this season.
Tuolumne Meadows Campground, gateway to backpacking trips into Yosemite’s backcountry, will be closed for extensive rehabilitation through at least 2024, and possibly into 2025. The National Park Service said here that no camping will be allowed at Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park in California during the work. Construction could Read more…
Shoulder season can be the best time for backpacking as summer crowds disperse, but the weather is still moderate.
Smartphone trail apps have become ubiquitous on hiking trails, but guidebooks still hold a strong corner of the market
The new Montana Trail connects 1,500 miles of existing Montana routes from the Continental Divide to the prairie.
The Gila River Loop (Middle Fork-West Fork) is a 45-mile loop through the Gila Wilderness of New Mexico that can be hiked in 3-5 days. It features frequent river crossings, soaring canyon views and potential for additional miles or side trips.