Backpacker

5 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Started Backpacking

You aren’t getting closer to God by not treating your water, and the first piece of gear you see on the store shelf probably isn’t the best opti…

No One Had Thru-Hiked This 3,700-Mile Trail—Until Now

Seasoned thru-hiker Bernie Krausse just turned a serious, semi-developed cross-country bike route into a hike. He only needed four months to do…

Forget the Alps: Europe's Most Jaw-Dropping Hikes Are on This Remote Island.

Madeira doesn't land at the top of most hikers' life lists. But after experiencing its thick forests, quad-burning ascents, and soaring seaside…