Local Etiquette

Before you embark on rides through the scenic trail systems of Moab, make sure you’re aware of these desert riding tips to keep the local landscape pristine.

Almost 300 miles long and more than 6,000 feet deep, you’d think the Grand Canyon would be hard to underestimate. But for the 1,000s of visitors who head below the rim, dehydration, sun exposure, and physical fitness are often overlooked.

You’re hiking the Appalachian Trail this year? Well so are millions of others, pal. To help everyone enjoy the experience, together, thru-hiker, Michelle Michaud, shares her tips for etiquette on the trail.

It’s rare to be alone on the skintrack in Jackson Hole these days. Before you head out—along with many others—here are a few etiquette tips to keep in mind so that everyone can have fun and be safe in the backcountry.

Treks like the Inca Trail and expeditions in the Himalayas are inconceivable without porters—yet they have long been subject to inequity, mistreatment, and gender inequality. Learn what’s being done to create equitable conditions—and how you can make a positive impact.

I was once that traveler to Africa who believed that safaris were essentially harmless. After years in the tourism sector—as a visitor, guide, and photojournalist—I’ve learned some hard truths. Before you book your next safari, you’ll want to do your due diligence.

More skiers in the backcountry means increased risk: of avalanches, land access issues, and butting heads with others. A frank discussion on etiquette sets us all up for a better season.

The trails around mountain towns and cities are a big appeal of living there. As usage soars for activities such as mountain biking and hiking, new management strategies are needed to protect the land and users. Should more areas be adopting these methods?

Bears Ears National Monument is a beautiful, complicated, and currently tenuous area. Here are the climbing etiquette tips you need to know before you go.

If you want to climb like a local in Red Rock, here are the seven climbing etiquette tips you need to know before you go.