Backpacking & Hiking Archives - Page 2 of 8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your Scouts can go the distance using these planning tips for a long-distance trek on Minnesota’s Superior Hiking Trail.

Use this guide to plan a trip exploring Olympic National Park’s North Wilderness Coast.