In his latest book, The Joy of Hiking: Hiking the Trailmaster Way, author and hiking enthusiast, John McKinney reveals how you can get the most out of your time on the trail. Larry talks with John ...

Hiking is the BEST way to enjoy nature. Okay maybe that’s just a personal opinion. However, hiking can be an amazing and ...

Insta-relaxation move: Lace up your shoes and head out for a hike. It’s one of the best mini vacations you can take. “No matter how far you’re going, the pace, the weather, the trail— there is always ...

Second only to gear, food is the most difficult thing for backpackers to get right. Follow these recommendations on amounts, types, and overnight storage to avoid learning the hard way. My experience ...

Tony Nester is a wilderness survival instructor who has called the outdoors his office for more than two decades. He has written books on survival training, worked with movie stars, and offered advice ...

I’m pleased to return to the Independent, covering outdoor recreation and resuming the column I wrote for a number of years. Thanks to the new ownership and management for inviting me back. If you’re ...

Studies show that time on the trail not only strengthens the heart and lungs but rewires the brain for... The post Why ...

In recent days, two siblings found themselves in a sticky situation on Summit County’s 14,272-foot Quandary Peak – often considered one of Colorado’s “easier” fourteener climbs, but still a mountain ...