After moving to upstate New York a few years ago, hiking has become a major part of my life. While I love this activity, there’s one thing that’s a constant nuisance: breaking in new hiking boots.

I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

Backpacking is just like day hiking. Except instead of finishing the day by going home to a shower and a home-cooked meal, you camp alongside the trail, don’t shower, and eat someone’s best attempt at ...

After completing the 2,500-mile Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, I’d now consider myself an experienced backpacker. But I always make sure to tell people that this five-month-long adventure was actually ...

It wasn’t that long ago that aspiring thru-hikers had to explain what, exactly, they were doing planning to hike something like the Appalachian Trail or Pacific Crest Trail. The kinds of distances ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Modern adults are rarely without footwear, all too eager to cover ...

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Learning how to avoid ticks while hiking is essential for every outdoor enthusiast who wants to enjoy the great outdoors safely. This comprehensive guide reveals the best way to implement natural tick ...

Your feet are your foundation, and there are few times when that’s more apparent than when you’re hiking. Proper footwear is so important that the American Hiking Society ranks “appropriate footwear” ...