On a quiet morning in the Adirondacks, Catskills or Hudson Highlands, it's not unusual to reach a summit and find yourself completely alone. No chatter. No noise. Just a light breeze and a long view ...

Gregg Hein, who spent six days waiting to be rescued, cited four things he would do differently. They are backpacking tips as crucial as water and food. Backpacking tips include going with somebody, ...

What’s better, hiking alone or with other people? “Depends how many bears are involved,” is one quip. Perhaps it depends on what kind of person you are. Hiking solo is a markedly different experience ...

Embark on a solo hiking and backpacking adventure on the Tour du Mont Blanc loop trail, covering 234.3 km with an elevation gain of 14,968 m over 12 days in October 2020. Due to early winter, all ...

Making sure you have enough water is essential before setting out on a hike. Going on a hike with your partner can be a great way to move your body and spend some quality time together—until your ...

Just like anything we do, hiking alone involves a calculated risk—we asses the facts and take a chance. “No American bats an eye in our modern age when women shop alone, drive alone, or eat alone. But ...

Early this spring, during a fact-finding sprint up a storm-damaged section of the Appalachian Trail (AT), I had a comical epiphany about my backpacking life: Despite hiking 11,000 miles since 2019, or ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Solo travel can be lonely. Take it from me. I've explored seven different countries by myself in the ...