hiking with friends

Science shows that hiking can help your relationships as well as your personal health and wellbeing, and naturally, we wanted to know more

Discover what to look for in a hiking partner so you can bag yourself the best trailmate for your adventures

We explain why there's nothing wrong with being a slow hiker, how a mellow pace has benefits, and some tips for what to do when you only have fast friends on the trail

We argue the case for hiking with friends – from problem solving to better picnics – and provide some helpful hints for hiking in groups