Backcountry Dog Etiquette Tips for Winter
Things to consider before you take your K9 companion into the backcountry.
8 Tips for Cold-Weather Camping in the Fall
What to pack and how to stay warm during this spectacular shoulder season.
The MSR Away Team Shares Their Favorite Outdoor & Hiking Essentials
We couldn’t be more excited to introduce the all-new MSR Away Team—a passionate crew of adventurers from around the world who will share their trips, expertise and insights with the MSR community. Chosen from nearly 1,000 applicants, these 10 amazing outdoorspeople will bring the stoke all summer long. Read on to meet the whole crew and learn about the favorite outdoor gear and hiking essentials they take on every adventure. Make sure to follow them on Instagram to see all their explorations. Corey McMullen @coreyoutdoors Home base: New Hampshire, United States Corey is a photographer and an avid backpacker and trail runner who has stayed close to home in the White Mountains of the Northeast United States since the COVID pandemic hit. This summer he plans to camp and backpack…
Colorado’s Longs Peak: A Reward Worth The Suffering
Longs Peak is one of the most scenic and challenging summits to bag without technical climbing.
Himalayas: Preparing for and Hiking at High Altitude
I’ve joined friends and photographers, Dan and Janine Patitucci for a ten-day Himalayan adventure trek across the Gangotri Glacier organized by Ruck Sack Tours. This glacier is one of the main sources of the Ganges River, and one of the largest in the Himalaya. However, it is rapidly receding. We scramble over rock and rubble where ice once stretched to reach Tapovan, at the base of Shivling, the mountain we’ve come to admire. Itinerary basics: Gangotri Glacier Trek with Ruck Sack Tours 3-day drive, 1 free, 10-day trekking, 3-day drive, 1 free in Delhi Two main base camps in high meadows Four nights at Tapovan (4300 M) at the base of Shivling Three nights at Nandanvan (4400 M) at the foot of Bhagirathi Two nights at camps on the way…
Moab’s 5 Best Hikes: You Don’t Have To Be Extreme To Get Moab’s Best
Story and Photos by Hilary Oliver Driving down Moab’s main drag, the signs and advertisements would have you believe you can’t really experience or enjoy the surrounding desert unless you rent a Jeep, buy a skydiving session or pay for a guided raft trip. All those extreme sports are certainly fun, but they come with a hefty price tag and are completely unnecessary for—and, some would argue, are a distraction from—getting to know the true transforming beauty of Moab’s red rock country. With just your own two feet, you can get up close and personal with some of the most spectacular desert scenery in the Lower 48. Here are my favorite hikes, from quick to more interactive backcountry.