Hiking
Last January, Carl Stanfield set out to break the world record for the most miles ever hiked in a year. In failing, he found his temporary limit—and, he hopes, a renewed version of himself.
This year’s white winter in the Sierra Nevada could create dangerous conditions along the iconic trail in the spring and summer
Long-distance hikers love to reach towns and binge. I temporarily gave up the cycle, and maybe it changed my life.
A federal judge convicted Jeffrey M. Johnson for operating a paid guided tour without a permit in a national park
Perry’s time for a self-supported trek on the trail nearly broke the best mark for a supported effort
Park officials believe the 31-year-old succumbed to hypothermia
Nick “Chezwick” Gagnon became the fastest person to circumnavigate the enormous route, which takes in sections of five major thru-hikes
Columnist Maggie Slepian explains why expertise in the outdoors does not make you immune from mistakes
Hikers had to pay to access 14,272-foot Quandary Peak outside Breckenridge in 2021 and 2022
The latest story of a tourist behaving badly in a national park is a real head scratcher
Colorado has thin air and endless views. New England has roots, rocks, and tree-lined trails.
Jon Anderson overcame temporary snowblindness to complete the 2,650-mile journey from Mexico to Canada
Philip Carcia covered nearly 2,000 miles over a span of 90 days to complete the arduous goal. It was his third attempt at the challenge.
The photographer is willing to go the distance for the perfect shot
The results, however hilarious, remind us how hikers destigmatize the body
Andrea Sansone spent the summer scouting Nolan’s 14 before setting the FKT
Joe “Kanga” Harvey was last seen heading toward the Connecticut River, where his body was later retrieved
The veteran hiker takes us through his three-day attempt, which saw him battle bladder problems and extreme exhaustion
Editors list the bold and bizarre items they’ve stuffed into a backpack for a trip to the woods
The Granite State has the right to bill hikers for the cost of their rescue, if officials deem them to be reckless in the outdoors
Each year, Big City Mountaineers changes thousands of kids’ lives by bringing them on their first outdoor adventures. You can make it happen for another.
People keep falling into outdoor latrines while rescuing lost phones. Our editors list the belongings they would fish out of an outdoor crapper—and which ones they’d leave behind.
Your guide to all-things Long Trail for your upcoming thru-hike
The 20-mile ridgeline covers over 12,000 vertical feet and overlooks the Austrian city of Innsbruck
Lessons learned during a stroll through London’s narrow streets and soaring parks
By some measures, Jenny Bruso’s advocacy for body inclusivity in the outdoors has been a wild success. But she says the fight has barely begun.
Don’t whack a golf ball off one either, or chuck a Frisbee, or do anything else that jeopardizes the safety of your fellow hikers
The distance runner shaved more than two hours off the JMT’s previous fastest time
On Thursday, they finished the last leg of the triple crown, but they’re not done yet
On Sunday night, British hiker Josh Perry decimated the trail’s long-standing self-supported records after chasing Timothy Olson’s 2021 time
From local favorites to tourist must-dos, these trails are the best of America's Finest City
Two men defaced the popular Moran Point overlook, and photographers caught them in the act
Officials at California’s Redwood National Park say visitors have caused damage to the tree and its surroundings
Driven by closures and new parking rules, Colorado’s highest peaks saw a precipitous drop in hiker visits from 2020 to 2021
With inflation on the rise, I scrapped plans for another long summer hike. On little daily walks through South Dakota’s Black Hills, I’ve rediscovered the surprise and delight of getting back to basics.
Michael Charles Lombardo, 55, frequently walked the famed trail with his pet Chihuahua
The Cherokee tribal council will vote on whether to support changing the name of 6,643-foot Clingmans Dome
The new slogan launches after a series of tourist encounters with the massive mammals
Scott Benerofe finished a rare and daunting southbound winter thru-hike of the AT. His self-proclaimed normalcy about the endeavor suggests such treks might not stay so rare for long.
Plus, how to keep your pup fueled and energized for every outing
To commemorate Father’s Day, editors recall their favorite fishing trips, bike rides, and outdoor misadventures with dad
We’re all for lightweight backpacking, but there are better ways to save weight than forgoing happy hour
The Park Service is asking for help to identify who spray-painted rocks near Yosemite Falls
Fjällräven Guides share lessons about the power of spending time in nature with others
Each year, more families seem to earn attention by taking to long trails with small children. What are their motivations, and is it bad for the kids?
You don’t need to “get in shape” to enjoy hiking season. Here’s how to savor it from the start.
Meet Moose, the nine-pound Rex rabbit warming hearts along New Hampshire’s scenic trails
Are you drinking enough? Filter faster and hydrate smarter with these pro tips.
Crashing, getting lost, or making a gear mistake is just part of trying a new outdoor activity
For many hikers, stopping can be harder than continuing, even if it’s a good idea
This retired professional ultrarunner has found (almost) every waterfall along this wild stretch of central California coast. And, no, he won’t tell you where the best ones are.
Play in the mountains, stay in the city when visiting this vibrant destination
A woman in Washington State learned the hard way that items dropped into an outhouse are best left alone
Wherever you explore, summer adventures shine brighter when we do our part to travel sustainably and responsibly
Harness the power of observation and the fundamentals of meteorology to make short-term forecasts on your next hike
GPS units sometimes fail—you owe it to yourself to know how to use a trusty compass
Water weighs a lot, audiobooks weigh nothing, and more semi-philosophical tips to guide rookie trekkers to a strong finish
Missoula, Montana’s M Trail is many things. But mostly it’s just steep.
For the fifth year in a row, no one could best the infamously rugged course at running’s quirkiest event
After a driver struck and nearly killed me, I had to relearn how to walk. Hiking the trail outside my front door became a goal I never thought I’d achieve.
If you’re wondering whether you need crampons and an ice ax for your spring hike, these maps will tell you
The pain I experience while thru-hiking draws me back to the present and makes me more aware of my privilege
Ascending a volcano is supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but on this adventure, the struggle almost outweighed the reward
“The world and how it interacts with me changed the day I came out as trans”
Outside’s ethics guru on how to be both a responsible pet owner and an environmental steward
In their fifties, Marcia and Ken Powers began long-distance hiking. Lessons they learned on trail prepared them for the next phase of their lives.
Initially I was drawn to before-and-after photos of thru-hikers, but after I finished my first long trail, I saw these posts for what they were: unhealthy
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A hiker pulls confidence from an unsolicited gear critique in the Catskills
Many of the skills involved with long-distance hiking also lend themselves to going faster on trails
Campgrounds may be closing for the season but you can still camp from the comforts of your own home
In six years, Constantine and Magpie have collectively hiked 30,000 miles. What do they do now that they’ve learned their lessons from—and found love on—the trail?
This California trail was my dream hike—until maggots, a missing tent, and the stomach flu turned it into a nightmare
Gelje Sherpa to climb Cho Oyu from Nepal, Aspen businesses hungry for workers, and a strange cyclocross crash
The travel guru discusses the adventure that fueled his newfound love for hiking
Beloved by many Canadians, the trail is especially important to Vancouver-based Judith Kasiama, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo and founder of Colour the Trails
After moving to Salida, Colorado, one writer decided to get to know her area by traveling on every trail on the map