Don’t knock cold weather adventure until you try it. Hikes during the winter and shoulder seasons — which include March, April, September, October and November — are some of the best times to hit the ...

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We tested the best winter hiking boots available to keep you comfortable and crushing it all season long. To ensure we covered all variables, we tested these boots in the snowy Colorado mountains, the ...

Summer hikes are all sunny trails and summit picnics. In the winter, that same trek can be riddled with opportunities for freezing, slipping and post-holing in deep snow. But, getting outside in a ...

Altra Lone Peak 9+, Salewa Wildfire NXT Mid GTX, and La Sportiva Aequilibrium Trek GTX are among the best hiking shoes of 2025. The spectrum of capable hiking footwear runs from zero-drop, low-top ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Footwear might not seem complicated. But there's a lot that goes into making a good shoe or boot. For ...

I’ve tested winter boots for years now, and over that time I’ve come across many hiking boots that were good at keeping my feet warm and dry—a prerequisite for winter hiking. But too often, boot ...

National Hiking Day, commonly referred to as “Take A Hike Day,” is Wednesday, Nov. 17. The day, observed every year, is designated as a time to improve your mental health and step outside for a walk ...