Article · 25 Jun 2026
The John Muir Trail: a complete planning guide
The John Muir Trail (JMT) is one of the world's great long-distance treks and North America's best-known mid-distance wilderness hiking route. Running for 216 miles through the...
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Article · 12 Feb 2025
Discover the PCT: one of the world’s most iconic long-distance hiking trails
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) offers a 2,650-mile journey through some of North America's most stunning landscapes, with challenges and rewards at every turn. If you plan to...
Article · 6 Feb 2025
An introduction to hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is one of the most iconic long-distance hiking trails in the world, stretching 2,650 miles from the Mexican border in California to the Canadian...
Article · 4 Feb 2025
PCT experience: what it’s like to hike the Pacific Crest Trail
We sat down with David Jordan to chat about his experience hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, one of the most iconic long-distance hikes in the world. David shared his insights on...
Focus · 18 Nov 2024
Pilgrim Trails - what you need to know
Historically, pilgrims walked to religious sites as part of both physical and spiritual journeys, and now, these trails have become increasingly popular with walkers who want to travel in the pilgrims' footsteps. From the beautiful towns and...
Article · 1 Oct 2022
What pilgrim trail should I do? The best pilgrimages and caminos in the world
Pilgrimages are more popular than ever, with thousands of people walking the Camino every year. The Camino Frances is a wonderful route but it's far from the only camino! Here are...
Article · 16 Jul 2022
True grit on the Chilkoot Trail
Brendan Sainsbury follows the Chilkoot Trail, an epic land route stretching for 53km from Dyea in Alaska to Lake Bennett in Canada, sometimes referred to as history’s last great adventure
Article · 26 Feb 2022
How to photograph the northern lights
Seeing the northern lights can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Photographing this spectacular, natural phenomenon is difficult, but James Rushforth has this advice.
Feature · 7 Aug 2021
British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast Trail
Part passion project, part conservation scheme, part showcase of community activism, British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast Trail was conceived in the early 1990s and has gradually grown in length and ambition to become Canada’s longest hut-to-hut...
Feature · 1 Mar 2020
Thru-hiking the Continental Divide Trail: The frozen finish and final thoughts
Owen Eigenbrot has reached the end of the long walk from Canada to Mexico on the Continental Divide Trail and reflects on the final miles that took him there. The Mexican border...
Feature · 20 Oct 2019
Thru-hiking the Continental Divide Trail: 1500 miles completed, many more to go
Owen Eigenbrot has reached around the halfway stage of his thru-hike from Canada to Mexico on the Continental Divide Trail. With each new trail segment, he realises that the...
Feature · 4 Aug 2019
Thru-hiking the Continental Divide Trail: Prep and planning
Owen Eigenbrot is preparing to thru-hike from Canada to Mexico across the US on the yet-to-be-finished Continental Divide Trail. Planning for a 3100-mile trek is a daunting task,...
Article · 2 Feb 2019
Hiking Yosemite’s Half Dome
Climbing the iconic Half Dome in Yosemite National Park is an intimidating prospect; the easiest route is by way of its notorious cable route. For those who fancy the challenge, Giles Story has produced this need-to-know guide.
Article · 3 Nov 2018
Wilderness amid the crowds in Alaska
Christine Gordon went on a trip of a lifetime travelling through Alaska in search of solitude and the remote and wild beauty it is famous for, but it wasn’t as easy as it sounds.