Latest Leave no trace news
The trail I planned to hike is closed – can I use it anyway?
Why you should observe hiking trail closures
Why were two ultra runners disqualified from the brutal Barkley Marathons within the first few seconds of the race?
Only 17 runners have ever finished the mysterious race, and these two won't be joining them
Do you need a camping axe? What are the responsible uses of the tool?
We consider whether or not you need a camping axe when heading into the backcountry and look through the leave no trace lens at how you can use one responsibly
The three little words that could save your life on a mountain
A simple guide to respecting the mountain when you’re hiking and mountaineering
"You find the weirdest stuff" – annual Half Dome clean up reveals the crazy things hikers leave behind
One man's trash is another man's treasure
Is smoking allowed on a hike?
It’s obviously unpleasant for other hikers when you spark up on the trail, but is smoking even allowed on a hike? And what can you do instead?
What is the right to roam?
We explain what right to roam covers as well as what it doesn’t, which countries have right to roam policies and the benefits of freedom to roam
How to poop and pee on the trail: your guide to going when you need to go
Everything you need to know about number ones and number twos in the outdoors
