For many, taking food on a hike can be a toss up between al fresco dining or dehydrated meals (see our guide to the best dehydrated backpacking meals). But the delights of a good meal in the ...

But sometimes, all your hiking partners are busy, and the weather is just too good to pass up ... it can be easy to lighten the load by packing less food, water, and clothing.

good food, and wine.” When to Go: Heli-hiking trips are offered late June to early September. Book a late-July hike to see flowers (valerian, anemones) in full bloom, as well as foraging marmots ...