On Tuesday morning a hiker who had been lost for five weeks in the backwoods of British Columbia was found alive. Sam Benastick, 20, set out on his 10-day hike in the northern Rocky Mountains in late ...

When it comes to adventuring in the great outdoors, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear. Luckily, there’s plenty of waterproof hiking gear for all sizes, styles and budgets. So, ...

WTA’s Hiking Guide has a new filter — one that helps users determine whether or not a trail is wheelchair-friendly. We’ve been working on this tool for a while, relying on insight and expertise from a ...

On a Saturday in October of 2021, Carlos Ramirez pushed through a gentle rain towards the summit of New York’s Balsam Lake Mountain. He couldn’t help but smile as he excitedly hopped over the swelling ...

Summertime is prime hiking season in upstate New York. The trails are lush, the views are expansive and longer days give you more time to explore. But heat and humidity also bring their own set of ...