“Thanks to the quick actions of our Forest Patrol Deputy, the man was located and immediately transported to Detroit, where ...

A recent survey of 1,008 U.S. hikers breaks down how often people are using substances on the trail, and the results are ...

A search and rescue team helped recover the hiker's body on October 25, nearly a week after they went missing.

Rescuers with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) Aviation Team, Forest Patrol, and SAR volunteers responded to the ...

I know: How brave of me to pick what must be the most commonly-used sleeping pad in existence. But some things are classics for a reason, and this folding closed-cell pad is one of them. Consider: ...

Talk about a stimulus package. This all-purpose boot gets hikers going for a fraction of the price of similarly featured models. Testers were impressed by the reliable waterproofing, which is often a ...

Sleeping bags vary in terms of temperature rating, insulation type, weight and other features. Find the perfect bag for your backcountry camping needs with in-depth sleeping bag reviews from ...

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Improvising your own firestarter is a quintessential camping experience. DIY starters are easy to make, the materials are cheap, and—because so many household items are incredibly flammable — they ...

When an August snowstorm rolled in on my first backpacking trip to Alaska last summer, one thing was clear: Our planned route was no longer an option; we’d have to hunker down and wait it out. No ...

Straddling two countries and serving as home to rugged and imposing mountains, giant calving glaciers, and some of the world’s most adventurous spirits, Patagonia has etched itself into the fabric of ...