Planning your first thru-hike? Here is how to train, pick a trail, pack the right gear, fuel your body and build in rest days ...

Whether you’re planning a weekend trek or a months-long adventure, these thru-hiking tips can help you start prepared.

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Five essential backpacking items you need for safety and comfort on the trail, from rain jackets to sit pads that prevent ...

Participants in a basics of backpacking class depart for a hike Sunday at Prairie Creek Recreation Area outside Maquoketa, ...

State Officials Warn Residents and Visitors About Growing Wildlife Encounters Trevor Phipps Now that summer is here, human/wildlife encounters are on the rise in Teller County. Bears are out of ...

Lighten your pack this summer—skip the sleeping bag and carry one of our favorite ultralight backpacking quilts instead.

The beginning of a scary fire season in the west begs the question: what do you do if you’re in the backcountry when a ...

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Seasoned backpackers can handle whatever the trail throws at them. These 8 expert backpacking skills will help you level up.

DA hike for central government employees and pensioners is calculated based on the AICPI's 12-month average, using the method prescribed by the 7th pay commission. We explain ...

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