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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When I began venturing into the backcountry, the first big dump of snow meant my tent and sleeping bag went into hibernation for the season. Aside from the unpleasantly cold temperatures, the extra ...

The United States, for all its many cities and suburbs, is jam-packed with some of the world's greatest hiking trails. Although dedicated hikers can find terrific hikes in almost every American park, ...

An increasing number of people are taking up snow hiking: wintertime trekking using snowshoes or special boots. Here’s what you need to know. By Shivani Vora Snow hiking is growing in popularity as a ...

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.