Scrambling can be intimidating! Letting go of your poles and getting down on hands and feet is unfamiliar and challenging. This exercise...

Scrambling isn’t just something you do to eggs. It’s the term used to describe what you do in those areas where you can no longer walk...

As a hiking coach, I get asked frequently if hiking is a good way to lose weight. The answer is a bit more complex than a simple yes or...

A walk in the woods seems so simple. When you’re venturing out for just a few hours, what could possibly go wrong? According to a 2019...

Hiking can be a pain in the neck! Maybe you've felt that dull ache and fatigue in the back of your neck or upper shoulders after a few...

I recently got the following question in my inbox: "I love my hiking boots for the first 6 miles, but after that, my feet start to ache,...

Once you decide you want to go backpacking, the first thing everyone does is start shopping. There's so much to buy, and it can be a bit...

When I was a kid, everyone I looked up to played basketball. I wanted to be good at it to fit in with my other family members. Only, I...

When your friend tells you she has a deep desire to spend time in the mountains, you make it happen! When she’s a kick-ass mindset and...

There's a myth among hikers (and many recreational athletes) that to conquer something hard, you need to work out even harder. What...

Lots of hiking experts talk about ways to manage calf muscle soreness after hiking. Rolling, massage, stretching are all techniques to...

This strenuous hike (rated difficult) has nearly every kind of trail environment possible. Therefore, you'll want to make sure you're...

Knee pain is the number one hiker's complaint. If you’ve got dodgy, wobbly, or just plain shot knees, you don’t want to make these common...

Are you finding that your summer hiking clothes don't fit quite as well as they did last year? You're not alone! A small (269 subjects)...

If you're training for hiking, you need to use enough weight to stimulate muscle growth. The problem is that most people either don't...

I hear it all the time: "I don't have time to spend hours in the gym to get ready for a hike." If that sounds like you, try these 7 ways...

You've probably heard the adage that you can't outrun a bad diet. Does the same hold true for hiking? Thru-hiking burns up to 5000...

Most hiking-related injuries are the result of a fall. Anecdotally, many hikers report falling on the return route at the end of the hike...

Log in to any hiking group and you'll find endless debates about the best hiking shoe or boot. Though they vary in width and heel drop,...

Have you pulled off your boots after a long day of hiking and been startled to find a black toenail? You probably have a case of 'hiker's...