Outdoor Guide

Hiking

Outdoor Skills

4 Wilderness Survival Skills You Can Practice in Your Backyard

David Young

Be prepared by honing your backyard bushcraft.

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Gear

What to Wear Hiking: 10 Essentials to Pack

Michele Elder

Whether you’re a beginner hiker or a trail expert, here’s a packing checklist for your next day hike.

Getting Started

What You Need to Know About Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Nancy Bouchard

Columbia Sportswear’s Guide for planning a Pacific Crest Trail thru hike.

Getting Started

What is Thru Hiking?

Nancy Bouchard

Learn more about thru hiking and what you should know before you hit the long trail.

Getting Started

What is Peak Bagging? | Columbia Sportswear

Nancy Bouchard

From backyard hills to Everest thrills, peak bagging is an adventure you might not have heard of, but one you'll want to start.

Outdoor Skills

9 Unique Hiking Picnic Ideas for Every Palate

Kristen Gill

Tired of the same old PB&Js and granola bars? Try these one-of-a-kind hiking lunch ideas on your next adventure

Outdoor Skills

Tips for Hiking in the Rain

Ali Wunderman

Discover the adventure and fun of rainy-day hiking with Columbia Sportswear's pro-tips and a list of gear you will need for a hike in the rain.

Getting Started

Tips for Hiking With Your Dog

David Young

Introduce your dog to the joys of hiking with Columbia’s tips for hiking with your dog.

Care Repair

Stinky Shoes 101: How to Get Rid of Hiking Boot Odor

Rachel Cavanaugh

If stinky shoes are bringing you down post-hike, here’s how to get rid of boot odor.

Outdoor Skills

Outdoor Exercise Ideas for Lockdown

Rachel Cavanaugh

During lockdown gym rats discovered hiking as exercise. Now many say they’re never going back. Learn the benefits of exercising outdoors.

Outdoor Skills

Leave No Trace: Rules for Hiking Ethics and Etiquette

David Young

Learn how to become a more ethical hiker with our quick-guide to Leave No Trace principles.

Outdoor Skills

How to Prevent Chafing on the Trail

David Young

Don’t let discomfort derail your adventure. From hiking to trail running, here are some tips to keep you chafe-free.