Magazine

In for the Long Haul

Five long-distance routes offer challenges for the resilient hiker

Healthy Hiking

Getting fit on the trail is easy, fun, and good for you.

Gear for Your Feet

Boots and other products to pamper your piggies on the trail.

Going Solo

Women hikers confront concerns about being alone in the backcountry

A Lucky Find

Taking a spectacular trip to Horseshoe Basin

Teanaway Magic

Lofty peaks, geologic wonders and great summertime hikes beckon in the Alpine Lakes

Testing the Tents

Four new backpacking tents won't add much weight to your pack

Getting to the Top

Trails to Washington Summits

A Good Night's Sleeping Bag

Three pricey but high-quality bags offer the peak of comfort

Exploring the Dark Divide

Despite its intimidating name, the Dark Divide is a place of sunny ridges and tremendous wildflower meadows.

Fire 'Em Up

Our test of four backpacking stoves that use a variety of fuels

Vegetarian Chow for the Trail

Lipsmackin’ Vegetarian Backpackin’ by Christine and Tim Connors

Into the Deserts

The deserts of Central and Eastern Washington offer three seasons of explorations

Respecting Bird Creek Meadows

WTA helps repair trail on Yakama Indian Nation Land

Outfitting Fido

We review hiking gear for your canine companions

Olympic Event

The Skyline Trail is a test of endurance worthy of the other Olympics

Poet of the Mountains

Danger on Peaks by Gary Snyder

MSR's Evo Snowshoes

Improved design offers more gripping, less tripping

Super Jackets

Six extremely lightweight jackets that keep the wet off

The Map Makers

More than a century of topographic maps