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Measure To Sell Off 500,000 Acres of Public Land Struck From “Big, Beautiful Bill” During 11th Hour Hearing
In a victory for conservationists, language that would have allowed for the sale of half a million acres of public land in Nevada and Utah was
12 Epic Peakbagging Lists Across the World
Peakbagging — the pursuit of summiting all the peaks included in a set list— has inspired climbers and hikers worldwide to set some ambitious goals.
Florida State Parks Protected From Harmful Commercial Development in Bipartisan Victory
In a move being celebrated across the state, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has pledged to sign into law the "State Park Preservation Act," securing
Missing Sierra Hiker Found Alive at Popular PCT Pitstop After Weeks Lost in the Backcountry
A Georgia woman on a cross-country trip has been found alive after being missing for nearly three weeks in the snow-covered Sierra Nevada mountains.
47 Years Later, the CDT Still Isn’t Complete — New Legislation in Congress Aims To Change That
Legislation aimed at completing the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate last month, according to trail
AT Thru-Hikers Are Losing a Shocking Amount of Weight On-Trail: Here’s How To Not Lose Too Much
You've probably heard about "hiker hunger" and the legendary weight loss that often comes with thru-hiking, but you may be wondering to what extent
Is Hiking the Appalachian Trail Solo a Terrible Idea?
Spoiler alert: probably not. The idea of setting out on a multi-month thru-hike can be both exhilarating and daunting, particularly for those
Climber Rescued From Mt. Fuji for Second Time in a Week After Returning to Mountain for Lost Phone
A 27-year-old Chinese university student living in Japan required rescue from Mount Fuji not once, but twice, within a four-day span this week,
Yosemite Valley Backpackers Campground to Open as Scheduled, Reversing Previous Closure Decision
In a significant turn of events for wilderness travelers, Yosemite National Park has reversed its recent decision to close the Yosemite Valley
Mother of Four Dies After Fall During Hike in Massachusetts State Park
A family hike at Purgatory Chasm State Reservation in Sutton, Massachusetts ended in tragedy on Wednesday when Carolyn "Carrie" Sanger, a 49-year-old