There’s no denying that Jetboil’s original stoves changed the game for backpackers. Not only do these compact cooking systems pack small, they also boil water more quickly and efficiently ...

Shopping for climbing shoes can be the first crux you come across in the vertical world. They come in all sorts of uncomfortable shapes and bizarre colorways, and if you’re simply shopping for a s ...

Some epic adventures are worth quitting your life for. We're talking about the months-long bike tours, the overland trips, and the long distance backpacking trips. In between the epics, though, ar ...

There seems to be something mythical about the SCARPA Mago Climbing Shoe. At virtually every crag, you can find someone magically unlocking redpoints or mystically onsighting the toughest route on ...

In the United States there is a never-ending battle over which city or region is truly the best "mountain town," "trail city" or "outdoor heaven." East versus West, mountain access versus dese ...

While a solid headlamp is a necessity for any outdoor enthusiast, they're not all created equal. Between overly burly headbands, unimpressive light output, and incompatibility with certain helmets ...

As if people needed another reason to visit the Hawaiian island of Maui besides the gorgeous beaches and crystal clear water, there is also Haleakalā National Park. When the volcanic cones deep in ...

Did you switch out the car seats into the SUV? Did you pack sunscreen? What about bug spray? Oh shoot, we need to bring Lil’ Bear or else Ella will be in full-on riot mood at bedtime.All parents know ...

Big Agnes makes some of the most well-regarded backpacking and camping tents on the market. The right tent depends on three things: how you are getting to camp, how many people you are sheltering, an ...

Simply put, Branden Aroyan is living the dream. The 40-something Santa Barbara-based photographer, after making a name for himself in the man-eat-man world of surf photography during the last year ...

Are the difficulties of taking a toddler on a 200-mile hike worth the rewards?It’s 8 a.m. on an August morning, and I’m standing at the Mono/Parker Pass Trailhead in Yosemite with 40 pounds in my b ...