Hiking

onX Backcountry App Review: Off-Trail Navigating in Big Sky Wilderness
onX Backcountry GPS App Review: Off-Trail Navigating in Big Sky Wilderness

Testing the new navigational tool in Montana for an intimate look at its 3D mapping and wayfinding features, info on trails and public lands, and more

A Hiker's Guide to the Japanese Alps' Mountain Hut Shelter System
A Guide to the Eclectic Mountain Huts & Hiking Shelters of the Japanese Alps

Japan has a long tradition of hiking—here, we dive into the system of mountain lodges where hikers can take shelter and find a warm, home cooked meal

18 Film Photos from the Canadian Rockies' Remote Muskwa-Kechika Area
Exploring the Muskwa-Kechika, a Remote & Beautiful Part of the Canadian Rockies

The unique Management Area offers an example of how conservation, industry, and government can work together, but its future isn't guaranteed

13 Great Day Hikes Near Portland, Oregon for a Quick Escape
13 Great Day Hikes for a Quick Escape Near Portland, Oregon

Waterfalls, scrambles, leisurely hikes, and more, explore the rich nature that surrounds Oregon's largest city

Girlfriend Collective BioCompressive Is New Planet-Friendly Activewear
This New Activewear Collection Proves Trendiness & Sustainability Can Coexist

With a new sustainable fabric tech, Girlfriend Collective is applying "leave no trace" concepts to its line of trendy, size-inclusive activewear

13 Outdoorsy Things to Do in South Dakota
South Dakota Needs to Be on Your Adventure Radar—Here's 13 Reasons Why

Hike the Black Hills, see the Badlands, discover mammoth bones and T-Rex fossils, tour real wild west towns, and more in the Mount Rushmore State

Q&A: Colin O'Brady on Walking Over Antarctica, Meditating, & New Book
Adventurer Colin O'Brady on Walking Across Antarctica, Meditating, & His New Book

In "The 12-Hour Walk," the world record-holding explorer argues that a salve for mental fog and anxiety is to go for a very, very long walk

An Australian National Park Just Got Architect-Designed Camp Shelters
Architect-Designed Shelters Protect Hikers in Australia's Grampians National Park

In the province of Victoria, an architecture firm known for complex urban projects created thru-hiking shelters that match the rugged landscape

The 9 Best Convertible Zip-Off Pants for Men & Women
Find Your Perfect Pant, Short, or Something In-between with These Zip-Off Pants

Zip-off pants are coming back into fashion...and we're not mad about it. From chilly mornings to hot mid day hikes, convertible pants fit the bill

Hikerkind x Allmansright Release EDC Water Bottle Bag Collaboration
Exclusive: New York Brands Hikerkind & Allmansright Release New EDC Collab

From Brooklyn and the Bronx, two design-driven New York City upstarts come together for a limited-edition bottle bag for use in town and on the trail

New LifeStraw Go Insulated Bottles Filter Water & Reduce Plastic Waste
This Filtering Water Bottle Is Your Ticket to Better International Travel

With its namesake filter, these stainless steel bottles make sketchy streams and public water taps safe while traveling abroad and close to home

Hands-on With Lululemon Hike, the Athleisure Giant's New Outdoor Line
A Hands-on Look at Lululemon Hike, the Athleisure Giant's New Outdoor Line

A healthy dose of GORP makes the yoga brand's dedicated foray into hiking gear and apparel a surprising success