Latest about long-distance hike
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
What is the Haute Route? All your hiking questions answered
The Haute Route might not be the most famous long-distance trail in the Alps or even the longest, but it’s worth looking into if you love hiking
Hiker survives icy plunge after falling into Scottish gorge
A lone walker tells of how he survived falling into freezing water at a popular Scottish beauty spot
Beat the heat, cold and crowds with a flip flop thru-hike
A flip flop thru-hike offers a non-traditional approach to long-distance walking that allows hikers to avoid weather extremes and beat the crowds
The Continental Divide Trail: America’s most remote long trail
The Continental Divide Trail serves up genuine solitude in the Rocky Mountains, for those foot soldiers brave enough to undertake its rugged challenge
What is section hiking? How to tackle a big trail bite by bite
We explain the seven main advantages of section hiking over thru-hiking and discuss how to get started by tackling a bit at a time
The Triple Crown of hiking: long distance walking’s highest honor
What is the Triple Crown of hiking? We explain the designation for completing America's three longest trails, and how many pairs of shoes it takes to do it
Hiking near London: six spellbinding hikes just a stone’s throw from the capital
There's magnificent hiking near London – from spectacular coast walks across iconic cliffs to rambles on the Chiltern and Greensand Hills, there’s something for everyone
