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Meet The Man Behind ‘Mr. Outdoors’

Columnist Seabury Blair Jr. has been hitting the trails for more than a quarter of a century. During that time, there's no doubt he's learned a thing or two about exploring the great outdoors. Find out [...]

Man Hiking Appalachian, Ozark Trails for Charity

To raise money for abused kids, Michael McLaughlin set out in late February to take on the Appalachian Trail and the Ozark Trail back-to-back. Discover how the 31-year-old trained for this adventure of a lifetime. [...]

Meet National Parks Traveler Kurt Repanshek

No one knows national parks better than the man who wrote its Dummies Guide. Kurt Repanshek, author and founder of the National Parks Traveler, has a lot to say when it comes to his favorite hiking [...]

Q&A: Nordic Walking vs. Hiking

Looking to diversify your fitness routine? We learn how adding walking poles to your regimen can increase the amount of calories burned. But with all the beautiful scenery around, who's counting? [...]

Q&A with Hiking Blogger Tom Mangan

Tom Mangan was blogging before the rest of us even knew what it was. The writer at Two-Heel Drive fills us in on what makes a great hiking blog, how to hike solo and his favorite [...]

Preparing for Yosemite’s Half Dome Hike

They don't call him Mr. Half Dome for nothing. How did Rick Deutsch earn the title? Discover the origins of his nickname, how he trained to conquer Yosemite National Park's legendary Half Dome and what kind [...]

Video: What’s New from Baffin?

We met up with Baffin founder Paul Hubner at Outdoor Retailer. In addition to introducing his line of impressive polar footwear, Hubner showed us a variety of boots perfect for seasonal trekking. [...]

Q&A with The Hike Guy

What do you call a man who has covered 930 miles of trails during the past two years? The Hike Guy. We chat with Kolby Kirk about his 100 hikes and his future aspirations. [...]

Group Hiking: How to Follow the Crowd

For many, hiking can be considered a group activity. So, what happens when you're new on the hiking scene? Fortunately in this digital age, it's easy to connect with fellow hikers. We chat with a hiking [...]

Q&A on Contemplative Hiking

Sure, you've roamed the outdoors. But have you ever experienced contemplative hiking? Margaret Emerson, the author of Contemplative Hiking along the Colorado Front Range, explains the phenomenon behind meditative trekking. [...]