Itching to get out onto the trails? Check out our list of hiking essentials, designed to keep you safe and maximize comfort as you plod through the wilderness. It's always important to have the right ...

Earlier this spring, on a hiking path in the middle of Los Angeles, we found ourselves sliding down a shortcut on the way to the main dirt route. It wasn’t a serious drop by any means — just enough of ...

While you can wear just about anything for a casual stroll, hikers know that you need to be very specific about your outfit when you're heading out for a hike. That's because everything you have on ...

The most important rule about hiking is to "hike your own hike." In other words, there's no set way to hike, as long as you follow the Leave No Trace principles. Some take it slow, some keep up the ...

If you can see yourself going backpacking overnight in the wildest and most beautiful places, then you might be interested in this free two-day free seminar. The Inter-Mountain Alpine Club is offering ...

The new year is also the perfect time to take stock and refresh all of your hiking and outdoor gear for quality, durability, ...

A travel writer shares the backpacking checklist she used while on a 23-day trip through Southeast Asia. Here, shop the travel essentials she used to pull it off, including On running shoes, a ...

Hiking season is far from over, and I actually believe the best is yet to come. With cooler temps, amazing colors, and fewer crowds, this is my favorite time of the year for day hiking. Whether you’re ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Earlier this spring, on a hiking path in the middle of ...