Hiking

Is "Cotton Kills" Outdated Advice for Outdoor Adventure?
Could That Old Saying "Cotton Kills" Be Outdated Advice for Outdoor Adventure?

In a plastic-filled world, maybe it's time to challenge the idea that cotton is a poor material for hiking, camping, running, and exploring outside

Go Hiking This Weekend and AllTrails Will Plant a Tree For You
Go Hiking This Weekend and AllTrails Will Plant a Tree For You

Trail time equals tree time as the award-winning app pledges to plant a tree for every person who logs an hour outside April 6 and 7th—up to 100,000!

The 13 Best Shoes Like Crocs aka Crocs Alternatives of 2024
The 13 Best Slip-On Crocs Alternatives of 2024

Two decades since invention, Crocs are more popular than ever. And so are the many Croc like shoes from other trusted names in the footwear world

Lessons Learned From Getting Deep in the Wyoming Backcountry
Life Lessons & Epic Views From Deep in the Wyoming Backcountry

Stunning film photography documents an impromptu trip to the Wind River Range, where emotions run high as the hard-fought miles tick by

Exploring Unzen Onsen, One of Japan’s Best Hidden Hiking Hotbeds
Exploring Unzen Onsen, One of Japan’s Best Hidden Hiking Hotbeds

A local's guide to Japan's first national park and its neighboring hot spring town, where visitors can experience a slice of authentic life in Japan

How AllTrails Is Harnessing AI to Make Getting Outside a Lot Easier
AllTrails Is Harnessing AI & Innovative Tech to Make Getting Outside a Lot Easier

New OpenAI integration and location sharing are making the award-winning app better then ever at helping hikers find and safely explore trails

The 10 Best Hiking Sandals for Women, Tested by Women
The 10 Best Women's Hiking Sandals for Wet and Dry Adventures

Tested over hundreds of miles and different types of terrain from Utah to Wyoming, these hiking sandals can handle it all

The 10 Best Hiking Sandals for Men of 2024, Tested & Approved
The 10 Best Hiking Sandals, Tested & Approved

Whether preparing for a backpacking adventure or just a day hike, these tested and approved sandals have you covered

Minimalist Sandal Brand Bedrock Introduces Redesigned Cairn Evo Line
Minimalist Sandal Brand Bedrock Introduces New Comfort Focused Designs

Beloved by UL adventurers, the flagship Cairn sandal line sees an evolution in material and design upgrades—plus a new comfort-focused sandal

Bedrock Sandals' Mountain Clog Returns in Time for Socks and Sandals Season
Cult Favorite Hiker Brand Bedrock Sandals' Mountain Clogs Return for Fall

The maker of minimalist adventure sandals brings back the closed-toe style in time for cooler, sock-friendly weather with a new autumnal colorway

How to Trick Your Friends Into Hut Hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees Mountains
How to Trick Your Friends Into Hut Hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees Mountains

On a shotgun hiking trip in Spain, one writer proves you can put your friends through hell and have them thank you for it too

Experience the "Real Japan" by Hiking the 1,000 km Michinoku Coastal Trail
Michinoku Coastal Trail Guide: What to Know About Japan's New 1,000 km Trail

This scenic trail winds through rugged coastlines, dense forests, and historic towns, helping revitalize a region still reeling from the 2011 tsunami