Backpacking is one of Scouting’s oldest activities, and may be one of the most exciting outdoor adventures you’ll ever have. Here’s how to prepare for your first trip.
A coalition of hikers and trail advocates have launched Save Our Shelters, a campaign to save to iconic huts along the Appalachian Trail that are slated for demolition.
Fresh off the world's first 5.15d repeat, Austrian climber Jakob Schubert talks to us about the meaning of grades and the joy of livestreaming his sends.
The strange tale of Canada’s erstwhile hardest boulder problem and one of climbing’s most effective scam artists.
The author learns to trust the wisdom of his elders on a wildly jinxed motorcycle-mountaineering trip to Ecuador.
On a motorcycle trip to Italy, we learn it’s not when you arrive, but how, and it’s not what you bring, it’s how you pack it. Sponsored for EVERGOODS.
At The North Face Climbing Festival in London, I spoke with Stefano Ghisolfi, Fay Manners, Nathaniel Coleman, and others about their upcoming projects.
To Grammy-nominated violinist and activist Vijay Gupta, classical music was made for the streets.
Forget the 5.14 sufferfests. We asked elite athletes like Alex Honnold, Sasha DiGiulian, and Alex Megos to share the moderate lines they love.
Siebe Vanhee, Séan Villanueva O’Driscoll, and Symon Welfringer completed a first ascent two decades in the making. Now, Vanhee reveals the scariest moments and whether the 5,000-foot route was worth the risk.
On May 9, Konstantin Smirnov’s mountaineering guide abandoned him at 25,900 feet on the fifth-highest mountain on Earth. He's now taking the guide company to court.
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Backpacking is one of Scouting’s oldest activities, and may be one of the most exciting outdoor adventures you’ll ever have. Here’s how to prepare for your first trip.
If you’re enticed by the rugged, mountainous West, Philmont provides the Scouting adventure of a lifetime. In this article, I’ll be filling you in on everything you’ll need to know about this legendary high-adventure base.
With adventures ranging from open water sailing to deep-sea fishing to kayaking, not to mention snorkeling and even scuba diving… If you’re an ocean lover, Sea Base is the ultimate Scouting adventure for you!
Whether you’re hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, or just practicing your Scouting skills in a local state park, the right snacks will keep you energized and prepared for fun troop activities.
Hiking is the foundation of almost all Scouting activities. In this article, you’ll learn the 10 must-have items for your next hike, whether it’s a 100-mile backpacking trip at Philmont or a 1-mile stroll in your local state park.