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Backpackers starting a Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike face environmental challenges including several hundred miles of drylands and desert. These tips will ease the start.

Having no big international airport Gomera forces visitors to already slow down when they approach the rocky island in the Atlantic. The reward is relaxed recreation.

Hikers on the 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail prepare boxes of backpacking food in order to resupply. Boxes are sent to post offices, for pick-up in towns near the trail.

Earth Day is an opportunity for backpackers and hikers to do their part to help the outdoors and teach others.

Avalanches can be a danger to winter hikers. With some training, preparation, and the right equipment, hikers can enjoy the winter safely.

Specialty outdoor equipment stores have a cornucopia of holiday gifts for outdoor travelers. Good outdoor gear gifts include headlamps, hats, and outdoor cooking gear.

Outdoor cookware doesn't have to be fancy to make a great meal. Just combine combine a little creativity, some outdoor cooking equipment, a hiker's appetite and a view.

Hikers, wilderness backpackers, alpine climbers and multi sport athletes active in wet environments are susceptible to trench foot which can cause nerve damage.

For friends and relatives who enjoy hitting the trails, gifts that tuck easily into a day pack or backpack are perfect for Christmas giving.

Layers of insulating clothing are a hiker's key defense against the cold. Synthetic and natural fabrics such as wool and down have a place on a backpacker's gear list.

After the 9/11 attacks in the US, altitude sickness studies to find cures became more important as US troops were flown by helicopter into the mountains of Afghanistan.

The winter can be a time for hikers and backpackers to prepare for when the snow melts on the trails.

Ideas for preventing sunburn from ultraviolet radiation by utilizing sunscreen, clothing, sunglasses, and hiking techniques.

Every year, scores of backpackers, hikers, and climbers perish in the wilderness because they lack the single most important survival skill there is: panic control.

Need to find a gift for that hiker friend or backpacking relative? Check out these holiday gift ideas.

Older hikers and fitness walkers use poles by Black Diamond, Komperdell, Leki, REI to cushion their joints, help their hearts and strengthen their upper body

Staying warm and dry can make the difference between comfort, misery, and safety. Water-proof breathable outerwear such as Gore-tex keeps water out and lets sweat escape.

Simple precautions can help make encounters with wildlife while camping in Canada this summer a safe and fun experience for everyone.

Hiking to the top of Half Dome does not require rock climbing equipment or skills. It is a one day walk up and down Yosemite's famous John Muir Trail.

Choosing gear for an Appalachian Trail thru-hike involves balancing the need for comfort and safety with the need for a lightweight pack that can be carried with ease.

Trail hiking in Laguna Beach is a smart way to get the most out of a budget vacation to this Southern California resort town while enjoying the best coast scenery.

This ridge hike in the Laguna Coast Wilderness Park in Laguna Beach, California boasts impressive ocean views.

Backpacking is more enjoyable with an internal frame pack that comfortably carries the load while hiking. Here are the essentials every hiking backpack should posses.

Ever thought about hiking the Appalachian Trail but didn't want to take months to hike the entire approximate 2,175 mile trail? Try segment hiking instead!

Summit County, Colorado is known for its hiking trails. From 12,000 feet, the west Loveland pass trail can be turned into a cross-country loop crossing a beautiful basin.

For many people, sports is more than a passion, it is a way of life. Buying the right Christmas present can be exciting and fun for the sports fan.

Make sure you choose a backpack with the season, weather and climate in mind.

A seemingly innocuous blister can ruin a hike. Backpackers can prevent blisters with boots or shoes that fit, pre-hike training walks, and attention on the trail.

Solo hiking isn't for everyone, but for those with the appropriate gear and experience, it can be a rewarding and intense experience. Here's how to stay safe.

Designed for comfort and stability, the Terra Wraptor XCR is manufactured with the most advanced technologies to assure a good fit and an efficient performance.

Backpackers and hikers who exercise hard in the outdoors need clothing that wicks sweat away from their skin. Fabrics like wool, polypropylene, and Capilene do the trick.

Mountain Refugios, rugged alpine terrain and endless panoramic views highlight the Nahuel Huapi Traverse, located in the gateway to Patagonia: Bariloche, Argentina.

The Chimney Tops Trail is a short but steep and strenuous hiking trail in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee which offers a spectacular view to those who reach the summit.

Hiking at Torreya presents a challenging and refreshing change of pace for hikers looking to get away from Florida's flatter terrain.

In his poetry, Robert Frost wrote about Vermont's nature and rugged terrain. Today hikers can experience the poetry by hiking the same trails once traveled by Frost.

The Grand Canyon's glorious desert landscape can also be deadly. Rangers recommend the major "corridor" trails as the best place for beginners to get their bearings

Mt. Kenya is one of the world's most spectacular peaks. Climbing via the High Peaks Circuit and Chogoria - Naro Moru Traverse shows trekkers as much of it as possible.

Call them trekking poles or hiking sticks, use one or two: This handy walking aid can do everything from hold up a tent to save knees on a steep descent.

Choosing hiking boots or trekking shoes can mean the difference between agony and ecstacy on the trail. Selecting outdoor footwear is a matter of fit, function, and feel.

This 7.5 mile loop hike gains roughly 1700 feet as it climbs the ridges between these spectacular Southern California canyons with dramatic canyon and coastal scenery.

Blazing deserts, snow-blocked mountain passes, raging rivers, and early winters are some of the issues long-distance hikers must consider when planning a PCT thru-hike.

Grand Canyon hiking trips require advanced reservations and planning. Securing a permit and campsite inside the canyon ensures a successful hiking adventure.

For Appalachian Trail backpackers, a vareity of freeze-foods, supermarket staples, and fresh foods provide energy, variety, and flavor on a long-distance hike.

The trail starts just above the northeast edge of town within walking distance from downtown and the harbor and rises steeply through forests and tree line to 3,819 feet

Instead of taking the train to Aguas Calientes and then driving up to the ruins, consider the 4-day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu.

It snows on the equator! A trek on Mt. Kenya requires three-season hiking gear, including warm clothes, rain gear, and sturdy trekking shoes or hiking boots.

In the remote mountains of British Columbia, Canadian Mountain Holidays helicopters bring hikers to one of the world's most beautiful and inaccessible wildernesses.

Hiking in Florida can be a challenging and rewarding experience. Just a few miles inland from the Emerald Coast lie some of Florida's wild and beautiful natural secrets.

Many people have seen stunning photographs from Patagonia, Chile. The majority of those come from Torres Del Paine which is every bit as stunning and more in person.

One helpful analogy for staying safe while hiking is to "ring the doorbell" to let wild animals know that you are entering their "house" or territory.