There are many reasons why backpacking across Asia is a fantastic option. This enormous, diverse continent provides a unique, inexpensive, and enlightening journey. If you’re a newbie to the ...

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Considering your first thru-hike? Here’s your guide to the basics of preparing for your trip, from picking a route to making a training plan. Backpacking is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle ...

Hiking has an allure that makes it impossible to resist. Beautiful scenery, clean air, and a good reason to spend a few hours ...

Is the W Trek the World’s Best Beginner Backpacking Trail? My experience hiking the W Trek in Torres Del Paine National Park in 4 days was an adventure from beginning to end. I’m sharing my takeaways ...

Andrew Skurka is a professional backpacker and author of The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you. Your weekly ...

The Inter-Mountain Alpine School plans its annual backpacking school designed to teach you what you need to know to get started backpacking on your own. Courtesy Paul Krupin The Inter-Mountain Alpine ...

Backpacking can be intimidating. You have to haul all your food, water and shelter into the backcountry and sleep there — but you are self-sufficient! You are carrying everything you need on your back ...