Do you condition for longer hikes? There are different schools of thought about the practice. Some folks say the best training for hiking is simply hiking; others believe that weight training and ...

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 ...

Welcome to week three of your hiking training plan! (Get a refresher on weeks one and two.) By now you should be feeling stronger and more flexible. Since we're halfway through the plan, it's time to ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As I huffed up the side of New Hampshire’s Mount Liberty in the ...

If you’ve ever been sore after a yoga class or felt your muscles aching while holding Warrior 2, you’re familiar with the strengthening benefits of yoga. Although many of us associate yoga with ...

ROGERS — A one-day training session on the fundamentals of backpacking will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area. This basic training is for all ages. Topics ...

“Walking? Are you kidding? I’m a runner. Why would I spend the 30 glorious minutes I have today moving half as fast as my running legs can go?” That was my internal conversation for many years. I was ...

On September 23 at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, 75 endurance athletes representing 15 different countries will take off on a self-supported, seven day, six stages,160-mile, adventure called the ...

The Cleveland Metropark's Institute of the Great Outdoors (IGO) will host a backpacking conditioning workshop 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 30th for $8 a session. Anyone interested in attending should bring a ...

If you took up hiking during the pandemic, you’re not alone. Data from the Outdoor Industry Association indicates that of all the outdoor activities that spiked in popularity between 2019 and 2020, ...