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Ever wonder why hikers carry trekking poles? Here are nine reasons to love them.

Gear Advice

DAVID YOUNG THE BENEFITS OF HIKING POLES: DO YOU REALLY NEED THEM?

Ever wonder why hikers carry trekking poles? Here are nine reasons to love them.

Here’s everything you need to know about taking rainy-day hikes.

Outdoor Skills

ALI WUNDERMAN TIPS FOR HIKING IN THE RAIN

Here’s everything you need to know about taking rainy-day hikes.

Whether you’re a diehard survivalist or a casual weekend warrior, chances are that if you’ve ever done anything remotely outdoorsy, you already know what hiking boots are.

Gear Advice

RACHEL CAVANAUGH HIKING BOOTS VS HIKING SHOES: THE SHOWDOWN

Whether you’re a diehard survivalist or a casual weekend warrior, chances are that if you’ve ever done anything remotely outdoorsy, you already know what hiking boots are.

During lockdown, gym rats discovered hiking as exercise. Now they say they’re never going back. Learn the benefits of exercising outdoors over working out at the gym.

Outdoor Skills

RACHEL CAVANAUGH In A Post-Quarantine World, Nature Is The New Gym

During lockdown, gym rats discovered hiking as exercise. Now they say they’re never going back. Learn the benefits of exercising outdoors over working out at the gym.