Tent: check. Backpack: check. Wondering what else to pack? Our backpacking list features our favorite, trail-tested gear for multi-day hiking adventures near Asheville and beyond.

Our hiking gear list includes our favorite backpacks, wayfinding, first aid and safety gear, and our favorite, trail-tested gear to make the most out of our trail adventures near Asheville.

Our camping gear list includes our favorite tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cookware, coolers, campsite essentials, and camp furniture for an ultra-fun, ultra-comfy adventure under the stars.

450,000 acres of federal land are designated as Wilderness in the Southeast. Here’s a primer on where these Wilderness areas are, why they’re there, and why they’re so important.

Explore some scenic southern beauty with running’s cooler, more fun and laid back little sister—TRAIL running! Ashley Walsh, an ultramarathoner and trail runner, outlines the best, beginner-friendly ways to get started, from choosing a trail to choosing the perfect trail running shoe and gear.

Get your body and mind prepped for mountain adventures (without actually spending time in the mountains!) with this beginner-friendly training guide by ultrarunner and trainer Ashley Walsh.

Who yields to whom? What if we’re hiking in a large group? How can I help preserve the wilderness while I’m having fun out there? Here’s a few of our tips for trail etiquette while exploring the South’s great outdoors.

The Leave No Trace principles are simple but important: leave the places you visit outdoors the same, or better, than you left them. Asheville Trails is an official Leave No Trace partner, and we practice these easy steps on every hiking, camping and backpacking trip.