Randy Scofield took this photograph of Sanford Mountain, the fifth tallest Mountain in U.S., on recent backpacking trip to ...

Two Wichita Falls Boy Scouts, Ayden and Mason Macias, were awarded the National Certificate of Merit for rescuing a pregnant ...

Rescue crews said he appeared to have fallen off the side of a mountain. He taught in Tacoma most recently, but spent around 20 years teaching on Vashon Island.

Rescue crews said he appeared to have fallen off the side of a mountain. He taught in Tacoma most recently, but spent around 20 years teaching on Vashon Island.

American backpacking gear specialist Zpacks already has one of the world's lightest lineups of tents and shelters, with some single-sleepers that flirt with a mere half-pound (227 g). Its new Duplex ...

Various sites give out tips on avoiding hot weather issues during the summer, and the last weekend in June witnessed several required rescues in our local ...

Making a go bag list? Here are our top picks for short-term survival scenarios based on extensive field tests.

No one likes being hot and sticky. Here's how to enjoy the great outdoors without overheating on your next camping trip.

Harris Levinson, 61, vanished while undertaking a 140-mile hike earlier this month and after friends sounded the alarm, ...

If you're going on your first backpacking trip, you may be excited to get on the road. Just take time to avoid this costly mistake when buying hiking gear.