This story was originally published in December 2022. With ice cleats strapped to my boots, I hiked up an icy, snowy mountain in the Moosehead Region a couple of days ago. My sole companion was my dog ...

Camping and hiking in winter has plenty of positives: fewer crowds, unique scenery, and perhaps even different wildlife viewing opportunities than in warmer months. However, there are more precautions ...

The investigative minds at How to Survive explain essential hiking safety protocols for surviving extreme snow conditions in ...

Cold temperatures shouldn’t deter you from using your hiking gear. For those willing to face some chilly temperatures, winter in the Pennsylvania woods will reveal a calm, quiet atmosphere that is ...

Editor’s Note: This is a regular monthly column from Colorado Parks and Wildlife about recreation opportunities at Mueller State Park. Each month’s calendar is packed with holidays, social gatherings ...

Winter has a way of forcing decisions into the open. Daylight shrinks. Cold eliminates margin. Small miscalculations carry more weight. In winter, hikers often decide not just where to go, but when ...

Why it’s different: Winter hiking isn’t just summer hiking in the cold—it demands specialized gear, skills, and awareness of increased risks like frostbite, hidden ice, and sudden weather changes.

Joe Lentini of Conway, an ice and rock climber, EMT and hiking lecturer, teacher and guide, estimates he has summited Mount Washington 500 times in winter. Bone-chilling excursions have taken him to ...