We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's something irresistible about the promise of backpacking — the idea that you can sling a pack over your shoulders and step into a world ...

There are many reasons why backpacking across Asia is a fantastic option. This enormous, diverse continent provides a unique, inexpensive, and enlightening journey. If you’re a newbie to the ...

Everything beginners need to start backpacking the right way, from essential gear and packing tips to safety, planning, and ...

Backcountry campsites are kept more natural and only have room for a very small number of campers. They lack public facilities like restrooms and showers, but those willing to do the work to reach ...

In a recent podcast interview, I was asked, “What advice or tips do you have for beginner backpackers?” You can imagine the difficulty of encapsulating nearly 20 years of experience into a sound bite, ...

BRECKSVILLE, Ohio -- The Cleveland Metroparks’ Brecksville Reservation features a pair of upcoming programs designed to improve backpacking knowledge. The Gourmet Backcountry Cooking program takes ...

The beautiful thing about backpacking: You don’t need expensive classes or years of experience to do it well. Whether you're into mountaintop views, starry nights, or heart-pumping ascents, all you ...

Backpacking can be intimidating. You have to haul all your food, water and shelter into the backcountry and sleep there — but you are self-sufficient! You are carrying everything you need on your back ...

The Inter-Mountain Alpine School plans its annual backpacking school designed to teach you what you need to know to get started backpacking on your own. Courtesy Paul Krupin The Inter-Mountain Alpine ...

Are you tired of cramming for finals under stuffy, fluorescent lights? Do you yearn for the outdoors? Backpacking can help — all you need is a destination, a backpack and a plan. If trails or ...

Most parents in America would agree that monitoring screen time for kids is a big challenge, especially because playing games and getting online is how many teenagers socialize and communicate with ...