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Several years ago, while hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon with my family, my wife, Esther, developed “canyon knee,” also known as “hiker’s knee” or, in medical terms, “patellar tendinitis.” ...

The summer months are prime hiking time. Most hikers don’t need to be reminded to dress appropriately and take water and bug spray. But there’s one often-overlooked piece of equipment that can be as ...