Gregg Hein, who spent six days waiting to be rescued, cited four things he would do differently. They are backpacking tips as crucial as water and food. Backpacking tips include going with somebody, ...

Essential backpacking tips every beginner needs, covering gear, packing, safety, and trail skills for a more enjoyable ...

Normally at this time of the year, I am hustling along some absurdly long trail, trying to get from one end of the country to another at three miles per hour. But my wife and hiking partner, Tina, ...

In a recent podcast interview, I was asked, “What advice or tips do you have for beginner backpackers?” You can imagine the difficulty of encapsulating nearly 20 years of experience into a sound bite, ...

So you've decided to lace up your boots and take a life-changing trek somewhere in our beautiful world — now what? Preparation can be stressful if you don't know what to expect. But, don't be ...

As the world becomes more interconnected and accessible, the dream of long-term travel and adventure is within reach for more people than ever. From backpacking through Southeast Asia to trekking ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Claire Sturzaker took her first solo backpacking trip for free. Now, she's been to 40 countries and ...

Heather Balogh Rochfort, the woman behind the adventure blog JustaColoradoGal.com, was once a dance specialist whose interest in nature fell well short of obsession. But now she’s the author of ...

Backpacking has become one of the most fulfilling ways to explore the world. Whether you’re traversing jungles in Southeast Asia, hiking across South America, or wandering through quiet European ...