Bring a thermos with hot tea or cocoa; tossing it in your pack can be a great way to warm up during a break. Many people new ...

States have different regulations governing the use of ATVs on snowmobile trails. In many cases, doing so is considered to be ...

Skiing in the Rockies doesn’t have to mean gridlock at the chairlift and chockablock trails. Less stressful but spectacular ...

Devil's Path in New York's Catskills is widely considered one of the hardest, most dangerous trails on the East Coast. Worth ...

This Free Park Day is one of four annual opportunities for Minnesotans to explore state parks without needing a vehicle ...

The outdoor recreation column began with downhill ski coverage every winter as the Ski Sheriff but soon progressed to a year-round column as the Hiking, Biking, Kayaking and Horseback Riding Sheriff.

Winter camping can be one the most fun, peaceful experiences possible. But things can quickly turn south during a snow storm, ...

Jan. 12, 1996 Twenty-year-old Battle Mountain High School graduate Stacia Hookom was preparing to compete in the first ...

Snowhaven Ski and Tubing Area offers the best snow tubing in Idaho. Here, you can have serious winter fun—no lessons, gear, ...

Winter is a good time to hole up indoors where its warm and cozy, but there’s also big fun to be had outside, and ...

Like many mountain girlies, I can't resist the lure of a dreamy snow-covered peak, but hiking here can be very challenging.

What is your favorite winter activity? Do you like cuddles inside a cozy cabin, or roasting marshmallows beside a fire pit?