There's a lot to be said about saving weight when it comes to backcountry skiing–carrying less mass up the hill means you have energy left over when it comes time to pointing those skis back down. We ...

Having the emergency gear you need can be the difference between a near-miss and a scary outcome. Pack it without weighing yourself down with these two DIY emergency kits, one for dayhikers and one ...

From ice swimming to desert crossings, these explorers are redefining what modern adventure – and modern adventurers – look like.

A daring Colorado ridge hike with breathtaking views and heart-pounding adventure across a narrow mountain spine.

Although several prominent college and universities are holding their undergraduate tuition steady for next fall, hikes of 3% ...

Sometime in the mid-to-late 1970s, soon after Mesa Antero was established as a residential development on a large tract ...

According to FSA Store(R) data, approximately 70% of people who are enrolled in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) have some type of deadline extension, and nearly 50% of account holders will forfeit a ...

I have to admit, I’m no extreme sport guru or an athlete in any sense, but I am trail-obsessed, especially through the winter months. Hiking is my way to stay outside, push and increase my limits, and ...

Last summer, the Dalai Lama was having a party in Dharamshala for his 90th birthday, and Bethany Morrison, a newly appointed State Department official, was eager to meet with him there. Inconveniently ...

After several years of consistent, extended travel abroad, I am proud to say I’ve finally learned how to pack like a pro. Last month, my partner and I spent 23 days traveling around South Korea and ...

Food and water safety, travel accident insurance, first aid, maps, apps... what do they all have in common? They are all commonly forgotten aspects of international hiking! Backpacking internationally ...

Complete your 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2026-2027 FAFSA became available in September 2025. When completing the FAFSA, you will be asked to give your consent for ...