Hiking uphill with a heavy backpack is hard work, and nothing can really prepare you for it except training. Unless you have ...

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This article looks at some of the benefits and how to use poles for hill walking: Why should I use poles? Walking poles help reduce stress on the knees. Stepping down causes the cartilage of the knee ...

There's no time quite like fall for a new hiking adventure, especially in my home, where the high desert meets the Cascade mountains. The heat of August has faded, there's a crisp smell to the air ...

Wildland Trekking has just announced four new trips on the beloved John Muir Trail, all of which come with permits. Here’s ...

Fall is perfect time for hiking along the Tecumseh Trail with trailheads in Yellowwood and Morgan-Monroe state forests.

We tested 12 pairs of hiking socks to see which will actually keep your feet blister-free. Here are the only two pairs we ...

Trekking poles help spread the load, whether that's your bodyweight or the weight of a backpack. They significantly reduce back strain while hiking with a pack, be it a day hike or week-long ...