When preparing for a day hike, many hikers just through the bare minimum into their backpack, lace up their boots, and hit the trail.

So, yes, there are reasons why you should be careful when hiking in the winter. But you shouldn’t avoid it. Instead, embrace it. Just be prepared and plan ahead. The Trail Conference keeps a list of ...

Our list of the 10 backpacking essentials for any overnight hiking trip includes crucial kit that should go without no matter where you're going, what season and how experienced you are ...