What makes a great backpacking story? In our opinion, there’s no single right answer. It can be vivid descriptions of the wilderness that make you feel as if you’re treading the trail right alongside ...

After Kevin Silvernale finished thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in 2016, he was hooked and started devising his own long-distance trail. The 34-year-old Colorado local went on to hike the ...

The view of Stewart Lake and Santa Fe Baldy through the trees above the lake's eastern shore. I consider patience to be among my core characteristics. To this day, my mom will brag to family, friends ...

Do you think Cooper can hike 16 miles?” I asked my wife Gillian. “I don’t know,” she said, looking at our 2-year-old dog laying on the kitchen floor. “He’s kind of a baby.” Advertisement Article ...