As a lifelong hiker, I’ll cut straight to the point here – of course you don’t need a GPS watch for hiking. But you might want one. I finally started wearing a running watch about six months ago and, ...

If you're planning to hike this summer, experts say to consider bringing a paper map. That’s because hiking organizations and rescuers around the country are seeing an increase in injuries and rescues ...

GPS watches can aid mountain navigation and help to keep you fit. We demystify the tech. The post We took the best GPS watches hiking – here’s the verdict appeared first on TGO Magazine.

Hiking experts say they're performing an increased number of mountain rescues for those relying on GPS programs like Google Maps for directions. Wesley Trimble of the American Hiking Society shares ...