Winter in the backcountry has its own quiet charms: Leafless trees allow for unobstructed views, and uncrowded overlooks mean the trails belong to you. Our writer spent four days learning how to brave ...

Day hiking. It’s the gateway drug to the outdoors. Hiking can be as easy or as difficult as you’d like it to be, but it’s still just putting one foot in front of the other. One of the benefits of ...