Latest Hiking Features
What to wear hiking: shorts or pants?
Hiking shorts or pants? Our expert guide will help you decide on the optimum legwear for your adventures
13 things I wish I'd known before hiking my first solo mountain
Walking in the mountains on your own is hugely uplifting, writes Fiona Russell, but it takes knowledge, experience and a bit of courage and to stay safe
I go backpacking year-round – but never without doing these 7 essential gear checks
The last thing I want is to discover I have no light source, heat source or a leaky sleeping pad
How I find the flow state on the hiking trail – and 5 ways you can too
No matter what was going on in my life, when I pulled on my hiking shoes and hit that trail, within 10 minutes I’d be in the zone
5 reasons you need hiking sandals: from cool, comfy feet to looking fly on the trails
Besides being lightweight and supportive, sandals look good on your feet – with socks or without
I explore trails for a living – here are 5 reasons why a long-distance day hike is my favorite type of adventure
More satisfying than a short hike and less gear-intensive than a backpacking trip, a long-distance day hike hits all the bases
How long will your hiking boots last? Our expert guide
We consider what kind of mileage you should expect out of your favorite hiking boots, and reveal how to prolong their lifespan
Hiking vs running: which is the best?
Hiking vs running: we weigh in on the debate to figure out if one is really better for you than the other, and explain how to choose between the two
