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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Which women’s winter hiking boots are best? If you live anywhere outside of Florida, you likely will experience cooler winter temperatures. Just how cold you’ll be depends on your state’s winter, but ...

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 ...

Now that the colder months have set in, a faithful pair of boots (alongside a snug set of slippers and some thick wool socks) can help make life far more bearable. Here, I’ve rounded up the best ...