Treadiquette is a monthly column helping hikers calibrate their moral compasses. Have a burning question about ethics or etiquette on the trail? Send your predicaments to treadiquette@backpacker.com.

Like many outdoor recreation activities, hiking has experienced a huge popularity boom since the coronavirus pandemic began. People want to get out of their homes more, get exercise and fresh air, all ...

Whether you’re training your dog or running with your four-legged friend, the best hands-free dog leashes keep your pet securely attached to you and your hands open. Using a hands-free dog leash ...

Hiking with your dog can be a rewarding experience, offering exercise, bonding, and a refreshing escape into nature. However, ...

When wildlife use up large amounts of energy fleeing from another animal, it can make it harder for them to find shelter, ...

I’m an obsessive pet owner myself, and because of that—not in spite of it—I can answer emphatically: Yes, you were wrong. It’s great that you leash your pup on busy trails to respect other hikers. As ...

These dogs have hiked off-leash to the top of Handies Peak in Colorado. Sharing the great outdoors with our pets is a favorite pastime—but as a result of conflicts between dogs and wildlife, leash ...

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OGDEN, Utah — A local hiker is recovering from injuries sustained during a dog attack on Monday morning. Ogden Police confirmed the report made by Denielle Schow, who says she and her dog were ...