Itching to get out onto the trails? Check out our list of hiking essentials, designed to keep you safe and maximize comfort as you plod through the wilderness. It's always important to have the right ...

The most important rule about hiking is to "hike your own hike." In other words, there's no set way to hike, as long as you follow the Leave No Trace principles. Some take it slow, some keep up the ...

If it’s your first time hiking, it won’t be enjoyable without the right gear. Firstly, you’ve got your obvious hiking kit, like a backpack to store everything in – like your hiking snacks and water ...

Interested in long day hikes or even an overnight in the wilderness? A free two-day seminar is planned in the Tri-Cities with loads of helpful tips. The Inter-Mountain Alpine Club is offering its ...

Outdoor hardware and walking accessories have proliferated beyond head torches and compasses. Sometimes that's for the better, sometimes for the worse. For the better because the useful items help ...

If you can see yourself going backpacking overnight in the wildest and most beautiful places, then you might be interested in this free two-day free seminar. The Inter-Mountain Alpine Club is offering ...

There's nothing more reliable than a paper map, and these durable, waterproof trail options from National Geographic will give you insights to your surroundings as you hike. Covering national parks in ...

Hiking season is far from over, and I actually believe the best is yet to come. With cooler temps, amazing colors, and fewer crowds, this is my favorite time of the year for day hiking. Whether you’re ...

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The rolling hills and lush forests of the Catskills offer a more rugged, untamed experience than the day hikes around Albany and the mid-Hudson Valley, beckoning hikers with promises of natural beauty ...

Autumn hikes are sneaky. You start in a puffy, end up in short-sleeves, and somewhere in the middle a squirrel-sized gust tries to steal your hat. Trails hide rocks under leaves, the sun sits lower ...