Backpacker

One of Europe's most popular backpacking circuits may become more difficult to access next season. A French mayor is calling for restricted access along sections of the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB), a 110-mile loop through the French, Italian, and Swiss Alps

$125 (25 percent off) at REI We all know the feeling of willing yourself to get out of your sleeping bag on a chilly morning. The Exped Dreamwalker suggests an interesting solution: What if you just … didn't? At night, the Dreamwalker is a 40-degree sleep

When an August snowstorm rolled in on my first backpacking trip to Alaska last summer, one thing was clear: Our planned route was no longer an option; we'd have to hunker down and wait it out. No hiker loves to be tentbound, but on that day in Gates of th

It's been years since I last cooked with a liquid-fuel stove. They have their strong points-they're indispensable for trips to remote areas, where all that's available to burn is kerosene-but overall, they've been supplanted by the canister. Modern canist

Hiker access to the Grove of the Patriarchs, a grove of massive, 1,000-year-old trees in Washington state, could soon be restored years after a flood destroyed the only route to it. The National Park Service, in partnership with the Federal Highway Admini

Most hikers think that the ascent up a mountain is the hardest part. But it's the descent that your legs will remember the next day, especially every time you step down stairs or sit in a chair. As you place your foot on the ground, your quads absorb the

The two hikers were above treeline when the thunderstorm rolled in. Lightning split the sky, thunder boomed, and rain thrashed all around, pinning the 20-year-old and his 16-year-old brother to the mountainside. Terrified, they called 911. Summit County R

Alicia Kemp, 25, from Redditch, was on a working holiday in Western Australia when she hit the father-of-two.

Millions of campers and hikers around the U.S. are using recreation.gov to book their next vacation-and by the time they're done dealing with its confusing navigation, broken interface, and inflated fees, most will need one.

Here is a ranking of the 54 most popular tourist cities in Europe from cheapest to most expensive for backpackers and budget travelers.