• GPS Is Overrated For Serious Hiking

    When you're driving in an unfamiliar area, nothing beats a good GPS system. But in the backcountry, a map and compass combination offers the most reliable and...

    By Andrew Skurka April 16th, 2012 Read More
  • The Myth Of The Waterproof Shoe

    If you're backpacking in wet conditions—prolonged rain, dew-soaked grass, melting snow, un-bridged creek crossings, high humidity—your feet will get wet. And "waterproof" shoes just won't cut it....

    By Andrew Skurka April 16th, 2012 Read More
  • How To Survive: Thunderstorm

    You're smart, which is why you checked the weather before hitting the trailhead. Problem is, you got beta for the nearest town, which is in a valley,...

    By Peter Koch April 15th, 2012 Read More