I’m an adventure guide for an all-women’s travel company, which means I get to lead groups of incredible women on hiking, backpacking, surfing, rappelling, snorkeling and cultural trips around the ...

Big rucksacks need to tick many boxes to perform well. Our experts explain what these 'must-haves' are and recommend our ...

A great backpack is as essential to a hiker as air to breathe, water to drink, and a trail underfoot – but finding the right model can be surprisingly challenging. We think we might have found the ...

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Stephanie Pearson is a contributing editor to Outside, a 2023 National Geographic Explorer, and the author of 100 Great American Parks. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming ...

If you’re planning a trip into the wilderness, you’ll need a backpacking pack. Backpacking packs are different from standard backpacks because they have a larger carrying capacity and feature more ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Nancy Eaton of Bethel celebrates her 50th birthday at 12,500 feet on the ...

When I talk about backpacking alone, a 52-year-old woman, people tend to ask two things: Do you get lonely? And are you afraid? The answer to both is yes. Loneliness sets in during the long interval ...

Liz Domingue loves to hike -- but she noticed the idea of hiking the backcountry sometimes seemed frightening or intimidating to other women. So Domingue, founder and naturalist guide of "Just Get ...

MERRILLVILLE — The skies were a little threatening, but rain did not deter families from picking up free school supplies Saturday from Region Women In Action. A relatively new organization devoted to ...