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
Solo backpacking: the liberating experience of exploring the wilderness alone
Our guide to solo backpacking adventures in the great outdoors, how to stay safe when going it alone, and instances when you shouldn’t go by yourself
Hiking in France: the crème de la crème of French walking trails
Want to know where to go hiking in France? Read our guide to some of the finest trails, from day walks in the shadow of Mont Blanc to long distance treks like Corsica’s spectacular GR20
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
