For hiking clothes that reduce tick bites, wear long sleeves and pants, tight-weave fabrics, light colors, and permethrin-treated layers with tucked cuffs.

Wear dry bibs or a full dry suit with warm layers, neoprene socks, canyoneering shoes, and a sturdy hiking pole for The Narrows in October.

In Sedona in November, wear breathable layers, a warm mid-layer, grippy shoes, and sun protection for cool mornings and mild afternoons.

For Smoky Mountain hikes, wear wicking layers, an insulating mid, a waterproof shell, sturdy footwear, sun gear, and tick protection.

Dress in light layers with sun protection, grippy footwear, and a packable warm top for cool high-elevation mornings in Yosemite in July.

For Mount Fuji hikes, wear moisture-wicking layers, a waterproof shell, warm midlayer, gloves, hat, and broken-in boots; pack rain pants and a headlamp.

For hiking at Machu Picchu, wear breathable layers, grippy trail shoes, a rain shell, sun protection, and pack warmth for early starts.

For Zion hikes, wear moisture-wicking layers, grippy closed-toe shoes, sun protection, and season-specific insulation or river gear.

For Zion hikes in October, wear breathable layers, a sun hat, sturdy shoes, and carry a warm jacket for chilly mornings and nights.

For Zion hikes, wear breathable layers, grippy closed-toe shoes, sun gear, and quick-dry socks; add warm layers for chilly mornings.