Day hiking. It’s the gateway drug to the outdoors. Hiking can be as easy or as difficult as you’d like it to be, but it’s still just putting one foot in front of the other. One of the benefits of ...

Insta-relaxation move: Lace up your shoes and head out for a hike. It’s one of the best mini vacations you can take. “No matter how far you’re going, the pace, the weather, the trail— there is always ...

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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 ...

Second only to gear, food is the most difficult thing for backpackers to get right. Follow these recommendations on amounts, types, and overnight storage to avoid learning the hard way. My experience ...

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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 ...

Though some people think we've moved past gorp's glory days, hiking culture, and the best hiking gear that goes with it, is very much alive—and thriving. National parks are more crowded than ever, ...

The Santa Barbara-Ventura Sierra Club’s Basic Backpacking Course will begin in March, offering a comprehensive program designed to introduce beginners to the essentials of backpacking and survival ...

Why Most Backpacking Nutrition Plans Miss the Mark I’ve dragged myself through enough week-long treks to know that just throwing random high-calorie stuff into your pack doesn’t work. Sure, you might ...