Alex Harman organizes hiking retreats for McKinsey colleagues to places such as Kilimanjaro and Patagonia. The latest filled ...

Planning a backpacking trip doesn't mean scheduling every hour. Instead, the finest adventures leave room for unexpected discoveries while still keeping travel days pleasant and hassle-free. Whether ...

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, ...

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North America offers countless backpacking options. Without much fanfare, hiking and backpacking have become two of the country’s most popular outdoor activities. According to the 2022 Outdoor ...

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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 ...

While America’s long-distance treks top adventure bucket lists, months-long stints on the Appalachian, Continental Divide, or Pacific Crest trails may not go over well with your day job. That’s where ...

In the week leading up to her first solo backpacking trip—a one-night adventure through California’s Cottonwood Lakes wilderness—Allison Boyle came up with a million and one reasons why she shouldn’t ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kaeli Conforti covers solo, family and budget travel, and travel news. In January 2018, I set off on the epic solo backpacking ...

Spending weeks on the trail is good for your soul, but it can be bad for personal hygiene — here are a few tips for staying ...

The You Belong Here Financial Assistance Fund helps reduce financial barriers so more students can participate in Campus Recreation and Well-Being programs. Apply Outdoor Pursuits offers a wide ...