Surfing in Hawaii, Mexico, New York and the Great Lakes.
Backpacker Magazine's readers voted for their favorite swimming holes. Is yours listed?
Our recommended clothing/equipment list for summer hiking, strenuous above treeline hiking, winter hiking and overnight backpacking.
Our September 2008 Member of the Month!
Tom, Mark, Dave, Steve, Jon and I met at Squam Lake Headquarters (SLA) in Holderness, NH at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 6th under cloudy skies with no winds.
Looking for suggestions for brewing a good cup of coffee in the backcountry? The tea bag style brews and instant doesn't cut it. Here are some ideas.
Right from the start this trip was a break from the mundane. It was an adventure we had planned for 6 months and now it was happening! We were now ready to immerse ourselves into the history, heritage, music, memories, laughter and life of this magical land.
Winding through Mexico's Copper Canyon lies an unmapped 19th century treasure trail. The most exciting (read: insane) way to see it? On a mountain bike, of course.
Getting it right still requires trial and error. Here are  backpack-packing ABCs so you can hike with ease—free from pinched shoulders, aching hips, and that constant yearning for the next rest stop.
Planning a trip to the Gay Greek Isles can be daunting. How to find the best beaches? The most charming villages? So break out the ouzo and prepare to be transported!
Our August 2008 Member of the Month!
This is going to be one of their biggest events so far! Gay River Camping (GRC) have booked campsites at a working cattle farm on the edge of the Shenandoah River!  It's located 10 miles south from Front Royal.
With summer in high gear, guys who love the outdoors spent the weekend camping out with the GayOutdoors tribe: partying, campfires, hiking, swimming, sightseeing, eating and watching fireworks.
When planned well, a multi-day bicycle trip provides a good deal of leisure time. So what’s it take to get started?
(6/2/08) The jacuzzi jets pulsing with energy, first two men, then three, and then another, each jockeying for position.