Zoe Gates

(Photo: Zoe Gates) Oregon’s Eagle Creek Trail, a common alternate route for Pacific Crest Trail hikers, is closed after severe storms and flooding damaged the landscape in late December. Located 40 miles west of Portland in the Columbia River Gorge Nation... See more

(Photo: avtk via Getty Images) Nothing ruins a hike faster than foot pain. While there are any number of maladies that can plague a hiker’s feet, there’s one you may have experienced but probably haven’t heard of: cuboid syndrome. The cuboid, a small bone... See more

In some places, fallen trees and brush still pose an obstacle months after Hurricane Helene. (Photo: Grayson Haver Currin) Any backpacker knows that storytelling is a major part of the adventure. From gathering around a campfire in the evening to trading ... See more

If you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. This supports our mission to get more people active and outside.Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy (Photo: Zoe Gates) When I moved to Washington state three years ago from ... See more

(Photo: Zoe Gates) There’s nothing I love more than enjoying a delicious meal deep in the backcountry, recounting the day’s adventures with my campmates while evening light transforms the landscape. I carefully curate my backpacking menus for maximum sati... See more