Andrew Skurka is a professional backpacker and author of The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide.
Western Mountaineering has been making premium down sleeping bags and insulated clothing since the early 1970s. The AstraLite is its first sleeping quilt.
For those who are interested in the operations of an organization like mine, I thought I would share my experiences from guiding 85 trips with a cumulative 625 clients.
Every spring, creeks in the High Sierra rage with snowmelt.
When I'm leading clients, hauling out elk quarters, or carrying most of the food and gear on a group trip, the Aether Pro has become my go-to pack.
Because of the exceptional 2018–19 snowfall and a stormy spring, we expect to encounter more lingering snowpack than normal.
What you'll need to stay warm and dry while hiking in cold and wet conditions.
This month I am guiding two three-day overnight backpacking trips in West Virginia. Here are six critical and interesting items that I'm taking with me.
The Rhythm tee is a simple pocketless crew-neck short-sleeved shirt
Last summer I hiked in the Saxx Kinetic boxer briefs for about 50 days, including two-week blocks in both the Rockies and High Sierra.
Recently I burned through 'Thirst' and 'The Sun is a Compass,' both of which I’d recommend to anyone who hikes or backpacks
There's no right way to backpack, but there is a right way to prepare for trips with different objectives.
The deep snowpack is great news for farmers and residents of these semiarid states, but it will create unique conditions and hazards for backpackers in the High Sierra and southern Rockies.
Backcountry meals should generally stay in the backcountry. This peanut-noodle recipe is an exception.
You’ve set up camp for the night and cooked dinner. Now what should be done with the Snickers, salami, peanut-noodle dinners, and the other calories that will sustain you for the remainder of your...