Ascend 3,500 feet to an alpine lake and views of the valley below. (Note: This section of the trail is impassable from ...

A burly, weatherproof boot offering dependable mountain performance – though its weight and firmness won’t suit everyone.

Named in honor of Kris Fowler and David O’Sullivan, a pair of hikers who went missing on the Pacific Crest Trail, the ...

Rising temperatures and intense human activity are destabilising the icy terrain, risking the lives of climbers and sherpas.

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail through Southern California defied my expectations of sunshine and mild weather. The aftermath ...

With a competent guide, active volcano treks are both safe and worth the climb. Here are some of the biggest active volcanoes ...

In 2019, while in Peru as a camp counselor, Tyler Andrews set his first Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 37.9-mile Salkantay ...

We tested the best foam sleeping pads for backpacking as stand alone resting spots and as a way to beef up your sleep ...

Reasonably priced, highly functional and durable, this versatile outdoor apparel has been a constant in our writer’s weekend ...

The Swoosh probably deserves more credit on the trail, where designs like the ACG Zoom Gaiadome eat dirt for breakfast.

Unfazed by the heat, Caleb Olson dominated the field at America's most prestigious trail race. So what was that "sweater?" ...

Named after a former Fairfax City mayor, the George Snyder Trail is planned to be a shared-use trail connecting Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) to the Wilcoxon Trail at Draper Drive, south of ...