Backpacking

Finding Solitude Hiking SOBO on the Pacific Crest Trail

Four old-timers trade city life for a few days in truly remote country in the heart of the Great Northwest

Dodging Forest Fires Southbound in Oregon on the Iconic PCT

Lessons learned from a last second, five-day backpacking trip through desolate Central Oregon

Mile High Camping at Taft Point in Yosemite National Park

A night of rare solitude atop iconic granite in the heart of the park and height of a no-show winter season

Photo Essay: Exploring Snowdonia's Abandoned Slate Quarry

Battling harsh winter weather for a cold night among ruins of an industry long gone

15 Photos From a Search for Alaska's Iconic Hatcher Pass Hut

A weekend mission from Anchorage to hiking to one of Alaska's great 1970s era backcountry huts, captured on 35mm film

18 B&W Film Photos of Hiking the Legendary Tour du Mont Blanc

An honest and artful look at the classic 170 km trek through France, Italy & Switzerland

This Bozeman-Based Artist Captures the Sprit of Outdooring With Rad Illustrated Posters

Bringing the lexicon and lingo of classic outside pastimes indoors to entertain, educate, and inspire, one letter at a time

Backpacking Among the Famed Fall Larch Bloom in The Enchantments, a PNW Icon

35mm film photography captures a striking hike through intense terrain and early season snow deep in Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Best 3-Season 3-Person Tent for Backpacking & Camping

Testing the sleek, ultralight design in variable conditions deep in the Pacific Northwest

Hut-to-Hut Hiking Europe's Iconic Tour du Mont Blanc Trail

From hut to hut, through Switzerland, Italy, and France, covering 170 kilometers in just 10 days

3-Day Backpacking in a Hidden Gem of Washington Wilderness

Film photography from a few days spent cowboy camping in the smokey remnants of a two million year old volcano

Wayward x Pacific Crest Trail Collection

A limited-edition line of apparel and hard goods supporting maintenance efforts on the iconic 2,659-mile trail

Lessons Learned by an Unprepared First-Timer on the PCT

A local Yosemite photographer helps out a fellow lost and unprepared hiker deep in Yosemite National Park

Backcountry Camping in Washington's Iconic Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Exploring The Enchantments with friends and fly rod in tow, documented on 35mm film

How a First-Time Bikepacker Survived the 364-Mile Oregon Outback

364 miles, 14k feet of elevation gain, dirt, rain, gravel, good times, film photography, and more

39 Lessons Learned by Bikepacking 364 Miles Across Oregon

Four first-time bike campers endure 364 miles, six days of gravel, dirt, rain, wind, and a whole lot more

A Local's Guide to Hiking to Yosemite's Iconic Diving Board

Retracing the steps of Ansel Adams for a night of cowboy camping on the shoulder of Half Dome

A First-Timer's Attempt at Packrafting 40 Miles of Utah Whitewater

Adventure photographer Thomas Woodson documents his first time packrafting on one of the Southwest's most iconic waterways

9 Tips for Beginner Backpackers & Seasoned Thru-Hikers Alike

Hard-learned lessons for improving your experience on the trail and making sure you make it home in one piece

Photo Essay: An Experiment in UK Microadventuring

Two new university grads celebrate a new lease on life with an overnight hike just outside city limits

Backpacking to Eagle Peak, John Muir's Favorite Yosemite Viewpoint

Braving bright sun and a lingering snowpack for unrivaled views and a night under the stars in America's most iconic national park

Memorial Day Deal Highlights

5 ways to upgrade your gear closet on the cheap

6 Ways to Step Up Your Camp Setup

Upgrade your camp gear and sleep better under the stars with the right sleeping bag, cot, tent and more

Solo Hiking Washington's Iconic Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Just east of Seattle exists a picturesque wonderland of glacial lakes and wild goat herds