The beautiful thing about backpacking: You don’t need expensive classes or years of experience to do it well. Whether you're into mountaintop views, starry nights, or heart-pumping ascents, all you ...

I love setting goals for the new year, but I’m particular about the type of goals I set. I want goals that encourage me to do the things I love even more. So, in the past, I’ve set goals such as ...

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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 ...

South America is one of the best destinations for a backpacking trip. Everything from the wide open spaces to the jagged peaks of the Andes, with all of its lush landscape and beautiful climate, make ...

Here are some favorite loop backpacking options, with a detailed report on the best of all, Broken Top in central Oregon, lower down. Terry Richard's favorite three-day backpack loops: Three Sisters: ...

More and more folks are swapping hotel stays for tents, fashionable garb for hiking boots, and five-course meals over candlelight for dehydrated concoctions over a campfire. Spending time in the great ...