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 ...

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 ...

Hiking in the snow is a completely different experience from hiking in the summertime. Not only are trails less crowded, but they’re also transformed into a magical landscape by snowfall. However, ...

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 ...

The best winter hiking boots offer unique qualities: reassurance and security. These traits give you an air of confidence in your next step. Get these in addition to some other key ingredients, and ...

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.

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You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. In the far northwestern corner of Alder Stream Township, roughly 6 miles ...

A local hiker shares how she’s pivoting her trips to contend with low snowpack and drier-than-normal conditions in California ...