Many of the most impactful moments in my life have come when I've chosen to let go and embark on a journey on my own. Pedaling my bike for the first time without my father's hands on my shoulders.

“It's given me so much self-trust in myself in other areas of my life that I didn't have before," the 30-year-old tells PEOPLE Gabbi, a travel influencer, shares tips for women interested in solo ...

Early this spring, during a fact-finding sprint up a storm-damaged section of the Appalachian Trail (AT), I had a comical epiphany about my backpacking life: Despite hiking 11,000 miles since 2019, or ...

Gregg Hein, who spent six days waiting to be rescued, cited four things he would do differently. They are backpacking tips as crucial as water and food. Backpacking tips include going with somebody, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the week leading up to her first solo backpacking trip—a one-night adventure through California's Cottonwood Lakes ...

In the week leading up to her first solo backpacking trip—a one-night adventure through California’s Cottonwood Lakes wilderness—Allison Boyle came up with a million and one reasons why she shouldn’t ...

The hand-painted façade of the cliff’s edge Phajoding Monastery catches my eye as I tramp down a steep, dusty trail overlooking Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. It’s a welcome sight after three ...

Brush up on backpacking basics with tips, tricks, and advice from Backpacker’s experts in Hiking 101. Many of the most impactful moments in my life have come when I’ve chosen to let go and embark on a ...

“It's given me so much self-trust in myself in other areas of my life that I didn't have before," the 30-year-old tells PEOPLE Meredith Wilshere is a Society and Culture writer at PEOPLE. Her work has ...