Two newly released hiking guides are helping outdoor enthusiasts prepare for the summer season, with one focusing on the classic '10 essentials' for trail safety and the other spotlighting ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. hiking tips to avoid injury This weekend I hiked Ben Cruachan, a mountain in the highlands of Scotland that I’d never done before.

Whether you’re a seasoned trekker or looking to start winter hiking for the first time, there’s lots to consider before setting foot on the trail during the cold months. Whereas summer hikes may feel ...

In March 2012, the Pacific Crest Trail changed for good when Cheryl Strayed’s memoir Wild, about her 1995 thru-hike of the trail, hit shelves and quickly became a New York Times bestseller. In 2014, ...

When it comes to adventuring in the great outdoors, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear. Luckily, there’s plenty of waterproof hiking gear for all sizes, styles and budgets. So, ...

Two new hiking guides showcase national park adventures within short reach of major U.S. cities, offering alternatives to long-distance travel. Featured routes include coastal wilderness at New York’s ...

WTA’s Hiking Guide has a new filter — one that helps users determine whether or not a trail is wheelchair-friendly. We’ve been working on this tool for a while, relying on insight and expertise from a ...

On a Saturday in October of 2021, Carlos Ramirez pushed through a gentle rain towards the summit of New York’s Balsam Lake Mountain. He couldn’t help but smile as he excitedly hopped over the swelling ...