We Fastpacked the Toughest Trek in Europe So You Don't Have to
A comprehensive overview of the legendary 112-mile trail, from history to what I learned while fastpacking it, and what I would do differently
The Field Mag Guide to Hiking the Legendary Alta Via 1 in the Italian Dolomites
From planning and travel tips to backing list and epic photography, here we show all you need to know about the stunning hut-to-hut hiking route
How to Trick Your Friends Into Hut Hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees Mountains
On a shotgun hiking trip in Spain, one writer proves you can put your friends through hell and have them thank you for it too
Battling Altitude and Ego While Hut Hiking in the Italian Dolomites
Faced with the unyielding effects of thin air, one hiker learns to let go of self expectations and what should be to enjoy what is
Vermont Is Building a New Network of Backcountry Huts. Here's What You Should Know
A unique partnership with private landowners aims to link the entire state with a continuous system of trails and shelters for hikers, bikers, skiers
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Northern Japanese Alps
North of Tokyo in the Nagano, Toyama, and Gifu prefectures, the peaks collectively known as the Hida Mountains or Japanese Alps are a hiker's dream
A Guide to the Eclectic Mountain Huts & Hiking Shelters of the Japanese Alps
Japan has a long tradition of hiking—here, we dive into the system of mountain lodges where hikers can take shelter and find a warm, home cooked meal
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking Iceland's Famous Laugavegur Trail
Spanning 34 miles in southern Iceland, this beloved route serves as a more adventurous alternative to the heavily touristed Ring Road
Visiting Charpoua Refuge, a Century-Old Mountain Hut Above Chamonix
Serving as a climber's base on Mont Blanc Massif for decades, the 1904 hut is accessed by train ride, glacier trek, and alpine trail scramble
A Guide to Hut-to-Hut Trekking in the Austrian & Italian Alps
Key resources, practical tips, and wise advice to touring Austria's classic Stubai High Trail system, home to over 1000 family-run huts
Hut-to-Hut Hiking Europe's Iconic Tour du Mont Blanc Trail
From hut to hut, through Switzerland, Italy, and France, covering 170 kilometers in just 10 days
Why You Should Hut Hike Europe's Tour du Mont Blanc Trail
Trekking across France, Italy, and Switzerland on the iconic alpine loop
This Hiker Shelter System in Denmark Is a Marvel of Public Infrastructure
Inside the network of stunning public shelters spanning 17 sites along the barren Baltic coastline, built for nature lovers
A Visual Guide to Haute Route: Ski Touring From Chamonix to Zermatt
Stunning photos from a trip of a lifetime through the beautiful and foreboding French, Swiss, and Italian Alps