For these easy to moderate recs, we focused on those with stunning scenery, minimal elevation gain, and well-marked trails to ...

Hiking trails by definition are suited for human travel. When you go off-trail, you run the risk of getting lost or even ...

The best backpacking trails for beginners Backpacking can seem intimidating to newcomers, but it doesn't need to be: Here are the best backpacking trails across the country to get started on.

Considering your first thru-hike? Here's your guide to the basics of preparing for your trip, from picking a route to making a training plan.

Shoes get a lot of focus in the hiking-gear world, but as a beginner backpacker, you can probably get away with any pair of comfortable running shoes you already have in your closet.

But now, she's the author of Backpacking 101, a guide to those who want to better acquaint themselves with the great outdoors, and she offers her top ten tips for getting started in Colorado.

Following a comprehensive guide to backcountry camping is one of the safest ways for a beginner to get from sitting on their couch to backpacking through the wilderness. Otherwise, you risk ...

Backpacking trips require lots of water for cooking, cleaning, and drinking, so you’ll want comprehensive knowledge of where you can refill.

If you're a fan of camping and hiking but have never tried backpacking, here's how to get started — with three entry-level backpacking trails right here in the Bay Area.

It’s an activity so popular that Dora the Explorer even had a song dedicated to it. Backpacking offers an opportunity to ...