The best gifts for hikers include top-performing gear, boots, socks and books. Here, find top-performing items tested by the ...

Homer’s unstoppable spirit on the Triple CrownAs we moved further into Virginia, the Shenandoah was in our sights. Frank ...

Tara Dower smashed Karel Sabbe’s AT record by over twelve hours. Here’s what it took to keep up the pace for over 40 days.

Repairs to the worst-hit sections of the famed trail are expected to be extraordinarily expensive and require substantial ...

Outdoor Life editors and writers have tested a ton of backpacks over the years, and these are our top picks. While day hiking, trail running, backpacking, and scrambling, OL writers and editors have ...

Delve into the Appalachian Trail's influence on architectural significance, regional planning, connecting towns, and ...

The North Carolina section offers many of the Appalachian Trail's highest peaks, several above 6,000 feet. Hiking enthusiasts can set out on a multiday or weeklong journey (keep in mind that you ...

Can a committed indoor type finally fall for the great outdoors? With zero camping experience, our writer joined a beginner ...

The Appalachian Trail is one of ... Now living in Washington, Gandy came up with the idea when hiking the 170-mile Tahoe Rim Trail in California. In September, Gandy presented his idea for xTx ...

The Carolina Mountain Club and the Tennessee Eastman Hiking & Canoeing Club, whose volunteers maintain the Appalachian Trail in the national ... food or switch out gear. They represent an ...