Eric Lewis’ Christmas Eve hike up Cucamonga Peak offers a valuable lesson for anyone who’s thinking about scaling the Southern California heights in the snow. Lewis, 57, had been working his way ...

In many ways, winter hiking is quite similar to warm-weather hiking. In both cases, you’ll need proper hiking boots, appropriate clothing and a water bottle to keep you hydrated. The only difference ...

“Have you ever heard of the cowboy straddle?” my partner, Emanuel, asked. Without waiting for a reply, he hoisted himself onto a log suspended above a rushing stream and began using branches on either ...

When I began venturing into the backcountry, the first big dump of snow meant my tent and sleeping bag went into hibernation for the season. Aside from the unpleasantly cold temperatures, the extra ...

Experience the peaceful beauty of winter backcountry travel. This solo snow backpacking trip combines splitboarding, quiet alpine landscapes, and untouched snow for the ultimate nature escape.

Don’t knock cold weather adventure until you try it. Hikes during the winter and shoulder seasons — which include March, April, September, October and November — are some of the best times to hit the ...

The best winter hiking boots offer unique qualities: reassurance and security. These traits give you an air of confidence in your next step. Get these in addition to some other key ingredients, and ...

An increasing number of people are taking up snow hiking: wintertime trekking using snowshoes or special boots. Here’s what you need to know. By Shivani Vora Snow hiking is growing in popularity as a ...

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Hiking in the snow is a completely different experience from hiking in the summertime. Not only are trails less crowded, but they’re also transformed into a magical landscape by snowfall. However, ...

The altitude doesn't seem too bad. I live at 560m (1,800ft), and last year went for a four day trek in the Himalayan foothills. That involved some exertion and a gradual climb from 1,800m (5,900ft) to ...