Adam Roy

Why wait until you get to the trailhead? This deconstructed take on the new viral dessert comes together with just a backpacking stove, so you can sate your darkest culinary urges off in the woods where society can't see you.

The Arizona Trail Association says it expects the terminus's closure, which its executive director called "nothing less than desecration," to be permanent.

The MSR Access 3 can stand up to winter storms without requiring you to carry the weight of a mountaineering tent.

Everyone has a favorite, but when it comes to hiking, some parks do it better than others. These are the best national parks for hikers.

The Outside Lab at CU Denver uses sensors, weights, and mannequins to figure out how different backpacks carry loads and how much each can handle.

More teeth equals better grip on the trail, right? Not so fast. We paid a visit to the Outside Lab at CU Denver to learn more about what makes some hiking shoes perform better than others.

The Nahanni is a spectacular northern river with a dark history. Getting there isn't easy—but it's worth the trouble.

The Conservation Fund announced this week that it had purchased 480 acres of formerly private land on Mount Bross—including a key portion of one of Colorado's most popular high-alpine trails.

We paid a visit to Colorado's Butterfly Pavilion to learn more about Joro spiders, the AT's newest residents.

Level up with these smart backpacking accessories, all of which cost a Hamilton or less.

Move over, duct tape: An outdoor-specific sewing kit—and the know-how to use it—might just be the most useful repair gear you bring.

Joro spiders’ large size and enormous webs have spurred public concern since the invasive species arrived in the United States in 2013. While they’re harmless to people, they may pose a threat to their new ecosystem.

The Anchor Ranch had been at the center of a long-running land dispute involving two of Montana's largest landowners.

Think you understand how headlamp brightness works? Get schooled at the Outside Gear Lab.

Insects are more than just pests, they're a window into our world. Here's why that matters for some of our favorite trails.

Pistachio, tahini, and crunchy kadayif have proven to be a winning combination as a chocolate bar filling. But how do they work as part of a s'more?

In the wake of a fatal snakebite on a Tennessee trail, Editor-in-Chief Adam Roy dives into one of their most common causes.

Make a classic backpacking dessert without a campfire using this simple recipe.

The Exped Megamat is a camping pad that sleeps like a full-on mattress.

Give your sleeping bag, puffy, and layers an end-of-summer deep clean without leaving them damaged.