According to hiker reviews, these five national parks offer the best winter hiking, from desert canyons to snow-covered peaks ...

Eric Lewis’ Christmas Eve hike up Cucamonga Peak offers a valuable lesson for anyone who’s thinking about scaling the Southern California heights in the snow. Lewis, 57, had been working his way ...

In many ways, winter hiking is quite similar to warm-weather hiking. In both cases, you’ll need proper hiking boots, appropriate clothing and a water bottle to keep you hydrated. The only difference ...

Don’t knock cold weather adventure until you try it. Hikes during the winter and shoulder seasons — which include March, April, September, October and November — are some of the best times to hit the ...

Abby Levene is a writer, editor, and podcast producer for Gaia GPS. She’s also a professional endurance athlete based in Boulder, Colorado. In her free time you can find her sweating in the mountains ...

In the past, once chilly temperatures and snowy days arrived, hikers packed up until spring came along. But now that hiking gear is warmer and more weatherproof than ever, they can enjoy the great ...

Hiking in the snow is a completely different experience from hiking in the summertime. Not only are trails less crowded, but they’re also transformed into a magical landscape by snowfall. However, ...

“Have you ever heard of the cowboy straddle?” my partner, Emanuel, asked. Without waiting for a reply, he hoisted himself onto a log suspended above a rushing stream and began using branches on either ...

Experience the peaceful beauty of winter backcountry travel. This solo snow backpacking trip combines splitboarding, quiet alpine landscapes, and untouched snow for the ultimate nature escape.

Anyone who has ever tried to hike in snow knows the importance of a great winter hiking boot. First, there’s the slip factor on surfaces that range from deep powder to black ice. Then there’s all that ...

The best winter hiking boots offer unique qualities: reassurance and security. These traits give you an air of confidence in your next step. Get these in addition to some other key ingredients, and ...