Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) announced this month that it has signed a new 10-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU ...

A woman was knocked unconscious and pinned beneath a falling saguaro while hiking Arizona’s Bell Pass Trail on Saturday ...

Last week, we talked about what backpacking gear is NOT worth your hard-earned cash. Now, I’m breaking down my philosophy on ...

Isaias is now expected to impact the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, and the ...

Pacific Crest Trail is one of North America’s most beautiful and iconic thru-hikes, stretching 2,650 miles from the Mexican ...

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by our longtime ...

Do you prefer synthetic or natural materials? How much support do you need from your bra? And how many pairs of underwear are ...

Los Arcos is a compact medieval town, encircled by thick stone walls and a handful of ancient city gates. We started our hike late this morning at 9:00 am just as young children were heading off to ...

Months on trail have a way of teaching lessons that no guidebook can prepare you for. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents reflect ...

PCT, Mt. Whitney, the Wonderland Trail, the Enchantments, The Wave, and more of the toughest US hiking permits.

Spend some time on the long trails of North America, and one will inevitably start to recognize a name passed on the hushed whispers of the reverent. Durston. The cottage brand has achieved an almost ...

The Triple Crown trails (the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail) offer nearly 8,000 miles of some of the best hiking in the world. A thru-hike is a bucket list item ...