The beautiful thing about backpacking: You don’t need expensive classes or years of experience to do it well. Whether you're into mountaintop views, starry nights, or heart-pumping ascents, all you ...

I love setting goals for the new year, but I’m particular about the type of goals I set. I want goals that encourage me to do the things I love even more. So, in the past, I’ve set goals such as ...

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Surveys indicate that 60% of Americans are planning to travel for a vacation or getaway during the 2023 fall season, with 71% of fall travelers planning on traveling more frequently this season than ...

Lying in my warm-weather sleeping bag, I watched frost slowly build on the outside of my tent for hours before realizing I wouldn’t be able to sleep that night. I tried to control my chattering teeth, ...

Outdoor Pursuits offers a wide variety of hiking and backpacking courses. Take advantage of these great trips that will prepare you for your own hikes and adventures around Colorado. Early ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

This year I’m planning 29 guided backpacking trips. They are scheduled through October, run three to seven days, and are scattered throughout North America in the high desert, eastern woodlands, ...