The Hornbein Couloir poses a fantasy ski descent that only two parties have ever attempted. Neither was successful.

For the past 18 years, I've used the same hefty lock—even when I'm riding cheap clunkers around town. Here's why.

M. John Fayhee has been writing for Backpacker since 1986. His 13th book, “A Long Tangent: Musings by an old man & his young dog hiking every day for a year,” was released last fall by Mimbres Press.

The Oklahoma thru-hiker overcame nausea, sleep deprivation, and debilitating foot pain to set the fastest ever time on the ...

Stephanie Vermillion is an expert on magical nocturnal experiences, with an upcoming book called '100 Nights of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Adventures After Dark.' These are her favorites.

Recent studies point to travel as a way to increase your longevity. As if we needed another excuse to hit the road.

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From cool gear to incredible travel experiences, these gift ideas are perfect for all the adventure travelers in your life.

Our national parks columnist reveals his all-time favorite treks in Arches, Canyonlands, Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Capitol Reef ...

After years of rumors, new data suggests that real-time lactate sensors are finally ready to hit the market. But will ...

In that sense, the jackets in this collection offer a pathway to enlightenment: They relieve suffering by providing reliable ...

I love the outdoors, and that includes playing golf. These courses are on the leading edge of sustainability and close to ...