Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan

Sacred paths the world over help hikers discover deeper truths about the world and themselves. Our writer takes a hike on the Sacred Door Trail in Montana.

This remote park saves its best for hikers willing to tackle long miles and steep climbs. Our insider dishes the best ways to see its best views.

The Keen Newport Shoe is durable and versatile.

Rain, sleet, snow, wind: These are our favorite shells of the season for any weather.

In a remote corner of Montana, backpackers and wildlife advocates clash over the future of a bear population hanging on for dear life.

Yes, the views and fresh air and exercise make every backpacking trip worthwhile. But now, new research shows, staying home is just plain dumb. Learn why backpacking boosts brainpower in this exclusive report from the frontiers of environmental neuroscience.