Latest Hiking Features
8 things I wish I knew before I started hiking with my dog
From dodging farm dogs to hoisting my pooch over huge stiles – here’s what I wish I’d known before hitting the trails with my canine companion
Why is Rab so expensive? We cast an eye over the highly reputed British brand
A mainstay of British outdoor clothing, we delve into the reasons Rab kit is so expensive and ponder whether it’s worth the investment
What states don't have bears – and can I even go hiking in them?
We do some digging and find out what hiking adventures are out there among the US states for the extra bear aware adventurer
Patagonia vs Columbia: which US brand is the best?
It’s Patagonia vs Columbia: we put the two American outdoor behemoths up against each other, taking a look at their origins, kit and ethos
What to wear hiking: shorts or pants?
Hiking shorts or pants? Our expert guide will help you decide on the optimum legwear for your adventures
13 things I wish I'd known before hiking my first solo mountain
Walking in the mountains on your own is hugely uplifting, writes Fiona Russell, but it takes knowledge, experience and a bit of courage and to stay safe
I go backpacking year-round – but never without doing these 7 essential gear checks
The last thing I want is to discover I have no light source, heat source or a leaky sleeping pad
How I find the flow state on the hiking trail – and 5 ways you can too
No matter what was going on in my life, when I pulled on my hiking shoes and hit that trail, within 10 minutes I’d be in the zone
