Second only to gear, food is the most difficult thing for backpackers to get right. Follow these recommendations on amounts, types, and overnight storage to avoid learning the hard way. My experience ...

Thanks to today’s lightweight equipment, a backpack loaded with all your weekend supplies should weigh less than 35 pounds. Rent a tent. Many outfitters rent shelter, packs and other gear. It cuts ...

Picture yourself pitching a tent beside an alpine lake. Settling in for the night amid an old growth forest. Watching the sun set from your sleeping bag, miles from the closest trailhead. You hiked in ...

The first time I took my sister backpacking, I let her mostly pack for herself. I gave her some tips and answered questions, but mostly let her succeed or fail on her own. For the most part, she did ...

Midstaters looking to get in touch with their wild side this summer and go backpacking are in luck. The midstate boasts an abundance of trails and parks. We caught up with Environ­mental Education ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writer, multi-media journalist focused on the environment. Since most of my discretionary travel budget of late has been hit by my ...

Hiking safety basics often come down to preparation, awareness, and simple habits that prevent small mistakes from turning into serious problems. Beginners who plan ahead, understand their limits, and ...

SCPRT Grant Wilderness First Aid is at Devil’s Fork State Park. For details and registration, visit www.setgols.org. EarthSkills: Trapping Fish and Small Game is 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Hagood Mill. The ...

Backpacking knowledge might be immediately useful now that spring weather has reached Wisconsin. Representatives from REI Madison will provide an overview of proper planning, preparation and gear for ...

Second only to gear, food is the most difficult thing for backpackers to get right. Follow these recommendations on amounts, types, and overnight storage to avoid learning the hard way. My experience ...