THERE’S NOTHING QUITE like the freedom of the hills, with the mountains spread before you in a scenic tableau of snow and rocky meadows stretching to the jagged horizon. Unfortunately, the freedom of ...

While the pandemic years were trying, at best, they gave us time to recognize, reevaluate and, in some instances, readjust the undesirable patterns we might have fallen into. One benefit to our ...

Brown bears abound in the summer, so it’s important to set up a bear-safe campsite when backpacking. Bears have a nose that’s 100 times more sensitive than a human’s and if they find food, they’ll ...

I’ll spare you from the entire history of backpacking footwear, but 50 years ago, 8-inch-high boot tops and rigid boot soles were all the rage. These days, you’ll find folks hiking 500 miles in a pair ...

Hiking can be a great way to relax, get away and enjoy the natural beauty around us. But while going on a hike can literally be a walk in the park, there are some inherent risks involved when you head ...

AUDREY: THAT BRINGS UTOS OUR NEXT TOPIC, TALKING ABOUT HIKING . I KNOW CHRISTINA AND I HAVE DONE PILOT MOUNTAIN. BRIAN: I LOVE THAT TRAIL. AUDREY: I REALLY WANT TO CHECK HANGING ROCK OFF THE LIST.

Most parents in America would agree that monitoring screen time for kids is a big challenge, especially because playing games and getting online is how many teenagers socialize and communicate with ...

Weather can make or break any outdoor adventure. In this video, learn practical weather forecasting tips that every camper, climber, and backpacker should know before heading into the wilderness. From ...