Tips for Beginners
New to hiking? Start right here! Articles for beginners on gear, skills, survival, health and safety, and more.
Enjoy the fun and fitness benefits of hiking all winter! Here's how to choose the best winter hiking clothes and layer them for maximum warmth and comfort.
Discover new trails. Navigate, stargaze, and peak find like a boss! These 9 essential outdoor apps make adventuring easier, safer, and more fun.
Find the best women's hiking pants for summer! Click to read about the pros and cons of shorts, convertible pants, hiking leggings and more.
These rookie mistakes can wreck your first Colorado 14er climb – or your 100th! Learn how to prevent them and boost your chances for summit success.
A hiker with Crohn's Disease shares the story of her hut trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, plus tips for hiking with a chronic illness.
Hiking as a family is a great way to make memories and grow closer. Here are some tips on making the outdoors fun for kids of all ages.
Everything you need to know to put on your shoes and go. Covers how to buy or rent gear, sizing, boots and clothing, finding trails, and safety tips.
It's important to layer your winter hiking clothes. But what about pants? This article shows you what pants to wear for all weather conditions.
Use these tips to prevent cold feet during winter hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, and mountaineering. Covers the best winter hiking boots and socks.
Outfit yourself for mountaineering and backpacking without blowing the budget! Here's a list of my favorite workarounds and discount outdoor gear websites.
Ready to take your rock climbing game outdoors? Here's how to learn the skills you need, find safe climbing partners, and advance to lead climbing.
Free yourself from the trail with these simple wilderness navigation techniques. Learn how to print and read topographic maps, orient yourself with a map and compass, and sharpen your route-finding skills.
This week in our Hiking for Beginners series, we share the best places to learn new skills, plus how to find new people to hike and climb with.
Nothing sucks harder than having your period while you're roped up to two boys on a glacier. But don't let your period keep you from climbing your mountain and enjoying the outdoors! Here's how to survive hiking, backpacking, and camping on your period.
Tired of freezing your ass off during winter sports? Use these simple tips to stay warm in snow so you can play outside longer and have more fun.
Avalanche safety isn't just for skiers! Here's what hikers and snowshoers should know about avoiding avalanche terrain and traveling safely in snow.
Not sure what to pack in your hiking backpack? Take the 10 essentials of hiking gear on every trip so you can stay safe and survive in an emergency.
Could your hiking first aid kit keep you alive in a wilderness emergency? Here's how to boost your kit's lifesaving power without adding too much weight.
Snow, surf, cold, and altitude can all be harsh on your face. Use these skin care tips to keep that youthful glow even when you're playing your hardest.
What's the secret to having monster energy on trail? Eat the right food at the right time! Here’s what to eat before, during and after your hike, plus a list of my favorite healthy hiking snacks.