Hiking is intense. It’s even more intense for those starting out or for people who haven’t hit the trails in a while. If you’re someone who’s new to hiking and is hoping to crush your first hike or ...

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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 ...

A thru-hike can reshape your body, your mindset and your sense of what’s possible in a few weeks on foot. It can also grind you down fast if you show up unprepared. That gap between transformation and ...

Long-distance backpacking is having a moment, and readers planning a first thru-hike want to know how to prepare without wrecking their body, their gear budget or their trip. What is a thru-hike and ...

Training with a pack on might seem obvious, but it’s a commonly overlooked part of trip preparation for backpackers. Most hikers will hit the trails more as the trip gets closer, but this approach ...

I’ve always been quite active, playing sports and exercising. I've worked in the fitness industry for 10 years—teaching group classes, personal training, and managing a fitness studio. I got my first ...

If you have a big hike planned this summer — or even just a hot girl walk — look no further than Peloton’s Hiking Bootcamp series to help get you ready. These workouts will boost your cardio, ...

Hiking safety training is crucial as difficult terrain, sudden weather changes, and poor preparation can transform a scenic outing into an emergency. Travelers can reduce risks by choosing very ...