You might be wondering if hip packs are good for hiking. There are a variety of reasons why you might want one – extra space, to leave the packpack at home, or to have the essentials close by.

You want to bring something for your four-legged hiking buddy that packs easily into your pocket or knapsack and offers a healthy boost to his metabolism. It also needs to be super-easy and mess-free ...

As a qualified Summer Mountain Leader and someone who is working towards one day becoming a Winter Mountain Leader, I think carefully about what kit I pack for hiking days in the freezing season. I’ve ...

It’s a new year, and this is exactly when I start getting excited about hikers getting ready to thru-hike the Appalachian ...

Participants will hike about three miles round-trip. No experience is necessary. Additional hiking gear can be provided at no extra cost. Learn how to backpack during the winter months. This two-day, ...

Overpacking is easier said than done when it comes to hiking, but you’re only going to make your backpack heavy, which will lead to an uncomfortable (and more strenuous) hike. And who wants that?