Do you condition for longer hikes? There are different schools of thought about the practice. Some folks say the best training for hiking is simply hiking; others believe that weight training and ...

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Day hikes are an excellent alternative to trail runs, either on cross-training days or as a leisure activity on rest days. Hikes can also double as beta-gathering sessions for future trail runs, and ...

In the week leading up to her first solo backpacking trip—a one-night adventure through California’s Cottonwood Lakes wilderness—Allison Boyle came up with a million and one reasons why she shouldn’t ...

Last fall, after backpacking around 270 miles on the Long Trail through the rugged Green Mountains of Vermont, my fellow campers and I discussed how we were now in the best shape of our lives. Around ...

One of the easiest ways to begin training for your Mighty Hike is by exploring your local area. You might be surprised by how many suitable routes are close by. Parks, woodland tr ...

I’ve always been quite active, playing sports and exercising. I've worked in the fitness industry for 10 years—teaching group classes, personal training, and managing a fitness studio. I got my first ...

Solo hike training for Everest Base Camp, preparing with every step to build strength, endurance, and confidence for the ...

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 ...