Wilderness Backpacking

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Headed into the backcountry alone? The Atko is the best tent I've ever used.

The Annapurna region in north-central Nepal is home to towering Himalayan peaks, sweeping valleys, ancient villages and some of the country's best multi-day ...

Searchers found the body of a 24-year-old hiker on a rugged trail in Big Bend National Park in Texas Monday, the National Park Service says. The person's identity wasn't released.

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From Scotland to Japan, these multiday treks offer adventure and a truly immersive experience

Kings Canyon National Park is only a five-hour drive from Los Angeles and boasts a glacier-carved valley, a roaring river, hulking granite mountains, massive ancient trees and countless waterfalls. It's like Yosemite without the crowds

Whether you're trekking past hostels in Croatia or lounging around the Louvre in Paris, these products will surely elevate your trip abroad.

If sweat strikes you as the ultimate summer threat, consider these strategic ways to still enjoy spending time outside on hot days.

A grizzly bear attacked and seriously injured a man in western Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park, prompting closure of a mountain there.

It's the best time of the year to pick up all the tents, stoves, sleeping bags, and gear that you'll need for summer fun.

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Wilderness mountains and rivers have a permanence about them that comforts me.

"Backpacker Radio" and "Tooth and Claw" are among the shows that offer practical hiking advice, true stories of survival and poetic tributes to the wilderness.

Kick your feet up in these comfy, durable slings that work with stands or nearby trees.

Pick from 2 to 10-person tents.

A time- and money-saving guide to backpacking gear, supplies, and skills that explains what you need on your back and between your ears.

Despite being around for more than a decade, Lloyd Vogel said his outdoor gear store is a relatively hidden gem in St. Paul, getting maybe 10 in-store...

You need to cook over a fire. The Firebox G2 stove—and its YouTube Channel—will show you the way.

Outdoorsy types on social media are fawning over Stoddard Canyon Falls near Mt. Baldy. Here's how to visit responsibly.