Many were women. And that’s the question I get most often about the trail: Do you think I’ll be OK doing it alone? It’s the first rule of the woods — never go alone. But people do it, and there’s even ...

Drew Leighty (Kyle McLeod)Vincente DiSanti (Jason Voorhees)Katie Schwartz (Deni Morgan)Robert DuBois (Axel Macauley)Thom Mathews (Tommy Jarvis) Vincente DiSanti A hiker's survival skills are put ...

Those schooled in outdoor safety would not endorse my approach to backpacking, as is apparent in my backcountry motto: If you ...

I prefer solitary wooded trails. Oh, sure, there’s the conventional wisdom: “Never hike alone in bear country. Always hike with someone you can trip and outrun.” Bear sightings are rare in ...

Whether it’s altitude sickness, fatigue, dehydration or your partner has picked up a bug, leaving them alone when they're ill ...

a pair of hikers noticed a large plastic tote near the trail up ahead. Confused, the hikers approached the bin and realized it was full of seven skinny puppies, who’d been left all alone in the ...

The trail is muddy and rough, so wear boots with plenty of support,” Marco Barres advised, adding, “Make sure you bring a ...

Eastern Washington has an abundance of hiking trails to explore during the warmer months, but being prepared when exposed to wildlife and areas with no cell service will help you have a good time.