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“Bring a paper map” is a common piece of advice for hikers (and a good one, in my humble opinion). But when people suggest that, they’re generally thinking of a topo, not a printout from Google Maps.
This summer, several hikers have required rescue after trying to plan challenging trips using Google’s flagship navigation app. In one incident, a group of teenage adventu...
As an experienced hiker and backpacker, I’ve had my fair share of blisters. I’ll never forget the silver-dollar-sized monstrosity that arose on my heel when I climbed my first Fourteener in high school, or the sores that caused me to limp through a Colorado overnight during one of my first gear-testing experiences with Backpacker. Nowadays, I like to think I’m pretty a...
The otherworldly landscapes of Iceland are ancient, but they will never get old to explore. Like the Big Island of Hawaii, Yellowstone National Park, or any other wilderness shaped by volcanoes or glaciers, this country’s lava flows and ice-hewn mountains feel like some distant planet.
It’s those unearthly features that have made Iceland a top destination for hikers of...
A woman hiking with her dogs on a popular Wyoming trail survived a surprise encounter with a bear on August 10, state wildlife officials say—and her experience could be a cautionary tale for anyone who likes to hit the trail for their pets.
The woman was attacked by a “presumed black bear” in a densely-vegetated area on the History Trail on Teton Pass, the Wyoming Game...
The stars overhead looked close enough to touch. I lay quietly and comfortably in my sleeping bag, totally transfixed by the night sky. This was the first time I’d used my Sky View Solo Tent, and it was an experience. While some tents are specialized f...