At Backpacker, we’re champions of hiking year-round—why trade your trail time for couch time just because it’s a little chilly outside? But we’re also clear-eyed about winter hiking’s challenges. When the mercury drops, what would be a pleasant weekend trip can become an ordeal. Instead of recharging you, it leaves you more drained at the end than you were at...

　　I’ve tackled sections of the Pacific Crest Trail—backpacking, day hiking, and trail running—but to think of taking months off to complete all 2,650 miles of this trail, which climbs mountain passes and traverses remote California, Oregon, and Washington, feels overwhelming. A long-distance walk, on the other hand, feels more manageable, like something any of us could pull off, given some...

　　On a quick trip to San Diego over the holidays, my friends couldn’t stop asking about the shoes I had worn on the plane and around town. 　　“Those are cute, who makes them?” 　　“Ooh, what are those?” 　　“You don’t run in those, though, do you?” 　　The answers to these questions were Tracksmith, my sneakiest, most versatile shoes, and yes, I...

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　　As athletes look to eat healthy while saving money, Costco has become the place for scoring mammoth deals on groceries. After all, who doesn’t love affordable groceries? 　　And yes, Costco has plenty of affordable healthy groceries. It might seem like they’re hard to find amid the colossal tubs of MMs and lifetime-supply jugs of ranch dressing, but nutritious options at...

　　EcoFlow: Up to 50% Off 　　 　　(Photo/Sean McCoy) From raging wildfires in Los Angeles to powerful hurricanes and winter storms across the Southern U.S. — natural disasters have been wreaking havoc on the countrys infrastructure. Given the widespread power outages common in these events, its not a bad time to consider investing in some backup power for your home. 　　And...

　　The new Wagoneer S debuted last year as the first all-electric Jeep in history, other than full-on prototypes shown off at Moab and SEMA. By finally delivering upon the promise of the 4xe nameplate — previously seen only on hybrid models — Jeep takes a different direction than those hardcore off-roaders, catering instead to the mid-size electric crossover market. 　　The...

　　Mountain sports are saturated with alcohol. Summit beers, lift beers, après ski, post-ride happy hours, whiskey around the campfire—some days it feels like you could drink from beginning to end of your favorite outdoor activity. But as public health officials issue warnings over alcohol and younger Americans report that they drink less than previous generations, it’s worth asking whether our outdoor...

　　Like many New York City millennials, my partner and I moved upstate with our two rescue dogs early into the pandemic. We ended up in the Catskills near a ski mountain and I wasted no time applying for an instructor role. I’m now in my third year as a private ski lesson instructor, and I still work full-time during the...

　　Growing up in South Florida, a mere 30 minutes from the Everglades, the creatures that go bump in the night never really scared me, especially when it came to snakes. When I discovered snake yoga was offered an hour away from my current home in West Los Angeles, California, I was intrigued. I’ve been practicing yoga for four years and...

　　If youve road tripped around the West, chances are youve seen the bench seat of an old truck covered with a woven saddle blanket. While theyre made to cushion a horses back, it turns out the durability, protection, and ability to absorb sweat also make that design fitting for a truck. 　　With a little bit of cowboy-boot-and-country-life flair, the Saddle...

　　The Q6 e-tron offroad concept is an Audi thats ready for anything. An EV with an extra 6 inches of ground clearance, portal axles, and some massive tow hooks on the front and rear bumpers. This is an Audi that could give any Jeep a run for its money crawling over rocks and then absolutely destroy it when its time...