Logging a weekend section of the Arizona Trail--a lesson in pacing.
The 2005 Banff Mountain Festivals wrapped up with a display of the winning images from the Banff Mountain Photography Competition.
An excerpt from Peter Potterfield's new book on the world's best hiking routes.
An excerpt from Peter Potterfield's new book on the world's best hiking routes.
An excerpt from Peter Potterfield's new book on the world's best hiking routes.
An excerpt from Peter Potterfield's new book on the world's best hiking routes.
An excerpt from Peter Potterfield's new book on the world's best hiking routes.
An excerpt from Peter Potterfield's new book on the world's best hiking routes, including the Grand Canyon, Kungsleden, McGonagall Pass, Routeburn Track and the Wonderland Trail.
Heli-Hiking in the Cariboo Mountain wilderness of British Columbia is about as close to backcountry nirvana as you can get.
From ice climbers in the Canadian Rockies, to the grizzly bears of Denali and the surreal landscapes of Patagonia, to the ruins of an ancient civilization in Cambodia-these are all the subjects of renowned photographer James Martin, one of the most wide-ranging of working professionals in North America.
An unforgettable 100-kilometer backcountry odyssey following Sweden's famed Kungsleden trail through the heart of Lappland, Europe's last true wilderness.
If the Lord of the Rings has you yearning for the New Zealand backcountry, here's what you need to know to find the best routes on both Islands of this friendly country.
Outdoor photographer James Martin, author of Digital Photography Outdoors, offers tips for creating special effects in this second in a series of regular columns on advanced digital outdoor photography
The 2004 Banff Mountain Festivals kicked off this week with the judging of the Mountain Photography Competition, while the The Banff Mountain Book Festival and Banff Mountain Film Festival will take place during the first week in November.
Plan, pack and paddle. A comprehensive guide to low impact camping and high paddling fun by Beth Geiger.
A Utah rancher kept the remnants of a thousand-year-old village under wraps for 50 years until advancing age forced him to reveal his secret.
Whether you crave backcountry adventure or a more leisurely camping experience, there is a campground in Colorado that fits the bill.
A few tips on keeping hydrated while playing outdoors in the winter.
Like the Lewis and Clark expedition, we were explorers using the
shallow, rather slow-moving Missouri as our highway to the unknown. But
there the similarities stopped.