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 ...

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 ...

Missed your chance to fill the holes in your gear closet over Memorial Day weekend? You’ve got another one over the next week, with the outdoors’ biggest retailers knocking up to half off their prices ...

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 ...