For the ultimate outdoors experience, set your sights high, says Tim Palmer, author of "America’s Great Mountain Trails." The volume, part coffee table book, part guide, covers 100 trails and recently ...

People (especially those who have struggled with hiking boots) often ask which ones I recommend for hiking and mountain walking. My answer is always the same: the ones that fit! Getting your feet ...

Long days in the hills can be brutal on your knees and ankles – especially when the terrain’s rocky, muddy or just plain unpredictable. Every steep descent sends more strain through your lower joints, ...