The hiker was on the Bell Pass Trail, a roughly 6.6-mile out-and-back near Scottsdale, when a saguaro fell over in strong ...

Imagine spending weeks walking across remote mountain ranges, following ancient paths between villages, or trekking through wilderness so vast that you can go for days without seeing another hiker.

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The two hikers were above treeline when the thunderstorm rolled in. Lightning split the sky, thunder boomed, and rain thrashed all around, pinning the 20-year-old and his 16-year-old brother to the ...

The magic behind T-Satellite is a partnership with Starlink’s direct-to-cell service, which provides cell and data coverage via more than 650 low-orbit satellites. These satellites essentially ...

In her monthly column, The Survivalist, Jessie Krebs writes about staying alive in dangerous backcountry scenarios. Krebs is a former Air Force S.E.R.E (survival, evasion, resistance, and escape) ...

Improvising your own firestarter is a quintessential camping experience. DIY starters are easy to make, the materials are cheap, and—because so many household items are incredibly flammable — they ...

A fleece jacket or pullover has been the essential hiking layer for decades. Fleece is robust, keeps you warm even when you get wet, and is generally inexpensive compared to down and other synthetics.

There’s an old adage among mountaineers: “Climb high, sleep low.” It takes time to adapt to a lower-oxygen environment; in theory, this strategy aims to periodically expose the body to higher ...

Silk, wicking Coolmax or cotton bag liners cost anywhere from $20 to $80, but by purchasing on-sale fabrics (anything high-quality and under $4/yard is a bargain) you can save big money and avoid ...

The Garmin inReach may just be the most ubiquitous single piece of gear on the trail. While Apple’s built-in SOS feature is proving to be stiff competition, tackle any path in North America and you’ll ...

How we reported this story: We tracked down and interviewed Warren Sherick Jr., the artist behind the sculptures that have caused controversy on the PCT. We also reached out to Erin Collier, the ...