Hut hiking

Located in Chubu Sangaku National Park, the remote Kumonodaira Hut is a hiker's paradise—here's why I spent a week volunteering to help preserve it

A comprehensive overview of the legendary 112-mile trail, from history to what I learned while fastpacking it, and what I would do differently

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

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

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

A unique partnership with private landowners aims to link the entire state with a continuous system of trails and shelters for hikers, bikers, skiers

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

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

Spanning 34 miles in southern Iceland, this beloved route serves as a more adventurous alternative to the heavily touristed Ring Road

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

Key resources, practical tips, and wise advice to touring Austria's classic Stubai High Trail system, home to over 1000 family-run huts

From hut to hut, through Switzerland, Italy, and France, covering 170 kilometers in just 10 days