Backpacking & Hiking Archives - Page 2 of 8

By Michael Freeman

Next time you go on a hike, try using the trail to share something new with your Scouts.

By Scouting magazine

These how-to videos will show you and your Scouts how to tie essential knots used in Scouting.

By Aaron Derr

Use these tips to plan a trip to the scenic Cumberland Gap National Historic Park, spanning three states: Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee.

By Scouting magazine

Is your Scout unit planning a backpacking trek? These tips will help you, as a leader, empower youth to get prepared for the journey.

By Aaron Derr

Go farther, faster — with less. Help your Scouts lighten their backpacks using these tips from an ultralight backpacking expert.

By Aaron Derr

Ditch the weight and go farther with less effort. Use these seven tips to lighten your pack.

By Aaron Derr

Before you pack for your next hike, check out this gear-planning advice from an expert ultralight backpacker.

By Scouting magazine

Amp up your Scouting adventures using three inspirational tips from an ultralight-backpacking crew in Montana.

By Michael Freeman

Ring the bells on this classic Colorado backpacking trip on the Four Pass Loop outside of Aspen.

By Aaron Derr

Use these fast-acting tips to evade or escape a dangerous forest fire.