Latest Hiking Features
I’m an experienced hiker and mountaineer – here’s how I update my hiking kit for winter
With temperatures plummeting and snow on the mountains, it’s time to update your gear for the freezing season
What is Columbia’s Omni-Max technology? And how did a pine cone inspire the most comfortable hiking shoes I’ve ever worn?
We ask Columbia for all the details on their new footwear innovation
Advnture Christmas hiking gift guide
From GPS watches to hand warmers, you can find the very best gifts for the hikers in your life with our expert guide
Hiker poop is causing a stink in the backcountry – but with this piece of kit, researchers have the solution
A research project on Colorado’s highest peak this summer reveals that hikers will pack their poop out, provided they’re given what they need
Why I always pack my trekking poles for winter hikes
Keen hiker Fiona Russell explains why poles make such a big difference, plus what to look for when choosing a new pair
Worth the weight – 4 times ultralight hiking gear might be a false economy for your adventures
We speak to an outdoors expert about when to choose “mountain-right” gear instead of ultralight gear
17 tips and hacks for staying warm – and safe – while hiking in winter
Don’t let the chill, ice and snow of the coldest season stop you in your tracks with our expert guide to winter hiking warmth
The number of Americans going hiking has nearly doubled in a decade – here's everything you need to know to get started
More Americans than ever are hitting the trails and now you can too
