HIKING GAITERS REIMAGINED
May 6, 2026
Locally designed and sustainably crafted Hikas are lighting up the trails
Adventure in the Berkshires—hiking, biking, scenic views, and outdoor escapes to connect with nature in every season.
Locally designed and sustainably crafted Hikas are lighting up the trails
A solo walk in the woods can be invigorating, but rambling with a pack can provide an even greater rush
A burgeoning birdwatcher offers a crash course for the Berkshires’ bird-curious
In the Berkshires, keeping chickens is practically a rite of passage. I never thought I’d join in—or have these hens matter so much to me.
Did you attend sleepaway camp in the Berkshires? Submit your camp memories—Color War victories, first kisses, and lifelong friendships—to The B.
One newbie embraces the sport—“dead bugs” and all—and winter magic in the Berkshires.
As she trains for the upcoming Olympic season, the world’s best skier is adding new dimensions to her story. She has just launched a podcast, is engaged to fellow racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, and has family roots growing even deeper in the Berkshires. She recently told The B about all three.
Matt Baumgartner didn’t set out to run a wedding venue—or star in a reality show. But the magical June Farms is ready for its close up.
Mountains of outdoor fun await—here’s what’s happening this season on our local trails.
Whether you’re in it for the views, the exercise, or the camaraderie, biking in the Berkshires offers something for every kind of rider.
How a horticulture course helped me reconnect with nature and find joy and meaning in learning again.
Event curator Lauren Fritscher of Berkshire Muse shares picnic setups that turn any Berkshires outing into a moment of ease, beauty, and presence—ideal for long, languid summer days.
Kevin West’s new book is an artful and practical guide to growing what you wish and savoring what you grow—rooted in wisdom, soil, and the simple pleasures of a well-tended life. Get a first look here.
With the help of local artisans and a lifetime of design instinct, Annie Selke transformed her Lenox property into a sanctuary made for gathering.
At a cabin on Lee’s Upper Goose Pond, lives intertwine for a few hours as Appalachian Trail hikers take in Berkshires’ beauty.
Berkshires’ town trees provide shade and beauty—meet a few of the dedicated crew that keeps them growing strong.
Ice yachting, once a Gilded Age obsession, still brings the thrills.
It’s ski season. Here’s what’s happening at the area’s top resorts.
Our region is rich in history that’s captured in statues, memorials, and markers. Don’t just drive or walk by—pause and learn from them. Here’s a look at nine to get you started.
There are lessons to be learned from tending to plants—and they’re not necessarily what you might think.
Stunning vistas, ponds for swimming, rushing waterfalls, even a tree shaped like Yoda—these hills have it all.
Our writer swears she’s really lazy—but that doesn’t stop her from being an avid hiker.
Your getting-started guide to vegetable gardening. See how simple it can be to “sow flavor and gather meals.”
Like her sister Eileen, Annie Herrick has warm memories of cold Berkshire winters and growing up with siblings that loved to ski.
Eileen Shiffrin—herself a masters ski racer, not to mention the celebrated longtime coach of her daughter, Mikaela Shiffrin—developed her passion for the sport and outdoor adventure right here in the Berkshires.
Mikaela Shiffrin is a legend at age 28, the best ski racer of all time.
A native of Pittsfield, Heidi Voelker joined the U.S. Ski Team at 15 and competed in the 1988, 1992, and 1994 Olympics. After 27 years as a ski ambassador for Deer Valley, she’s still in Park City, Utah, with her family, and is now the western region manager for the U.S. Ski team. Voelker also played a pivotal role in Mikaela Shiffrin’s story—and she shares it here.