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    3 Days in Park City: The Perfect Long Weekend Getaway

    The silver-mining settlement of Park City, Utah, almost became a ghost town when the mines closed, but its reinvention as a ski mecca has made it a gold mine for winter visitors. Located just 3

    Insider's Guide to Canyonlands National Park

    Canyonlands National Park offers visitors breathtaking views of deep red canyons, steep drop-offs, smooth orange arches, and rust-colored sandstone pillars. Located in eastern Utah about 30 mil

    Insider’s Guide to Joshua Tree National Park

    At first glance, Joshua Tree National Park (or J-Tree as the locals call it) looks like a barren desert landscape, littered with brown boulders and the signature, spiky Joshua trees. But those who

    Why Do My Mittens Have Finger Slots?

    If you’ve recently purchased a pair of high end mittens or 3-finger gloves, you may have found a surprise in the form of individual finger slots in the liner inside. These slots, also known as fi

    Brew Guide to Making the Best Camp Coffee

    On chilly mornings, unzipping your sleeping bag can feel more daunting than the miles you’re about to put in on the trail. Unless you’re the type that relishes leaping out of your tent into the predaw

    An Insider’s Guide to Death Valley National Park

    Death Valley—spanning 3.4 million acres across southern California and spilling into Nevada—is the largest national park south of Alaska. It is the hottest and driest spot in in North America. East

    What Ski Resort is Right for You?

    Depending on the type of winter vacation you’re planning, some resorts are better suited than others for your particular trip. A girls’ weekend is going to have a different vibe than a family vacat

    Beyond Boiling Water: Real Backcountry Cooking with the Jetboil TrailCook

    Most backpacking stoves are built around one job. Get water hot as fast as possible so you can pour it into a bag and wait ten minutes. That's fine when you're racing miles or trying to shave grams, b

    Gear Review: All Hail The Therm-a-Rest MondoKing

    We’ve slept on all sorts of sleeping pads ranging from ultralight inflatables to those odd foam camping mats that look like egg cartons sewn together, but we’ve spent the most time sleeping on the Mon

    The Differences Between Skiing in France and the USA (and Why France Might Be a Better Choice)

    The first thing you notice skiing in France is that you’re less likely to understand the conversations around you. Not a real surprise, there. But as it turns out, there are numerous ways in wh

    7 Tips for Introducing Kids to Outdoor Activities

    The health benefits of getting outdoors are well documented. Even a simple 30-minute walk around the neighborhood can do wonders for your overall well-being. And making time to get outdoors is

    Understanding Sleeping Pad R-Values

    If you’ve spent any time looking at sleeping pads over the past few years, you’ve probably encountered the R-value along the way and didn’t know what to make of it. We can't blame you either. Until

    Gear Review: NEMO Eclipse Vs. Exped Ultra 6.5

    The NEMO Eclipse and the Exped Ultra 6.5R are two of the best insulated sleeping pads available for backcountry camping right now. The Eclipse wins on comfort: its 4-inch loft and contoured Spaceframe

    Make It Last: Caring for Your Climbing Shoes

    Make It Last is dedicated to getting the most out of your gear. This is our place to share knowledge acquired over years of abusing outdoor equipment, so you can learn from our experience and our m

    How to Get Your Kids Skiing at an Early Age

    Slopeside meltdowns, freezing tears on frigid lift rides, urgent bathroom breaks the minute you’ve gotten all geared up: Hitting the slopes with your little ones can be a big-time challenge, no

    7 Tips for Camping with Kids

    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

    So, You Want to Go on a Solo Van Trip?

    With the storm clouds from the day’s rain still lingering, the setting sun ignited the sky in intense golden light and vibrant hues of pink. Maneuvering my rusty Sprinter van through curve after cu

    Gear Review: Flylow Women’s Foxy vs Moxie Ski Bibs

    Bibs. They’re all the rage at the ski resort or the backcountry. You’re probably reading this article because A: you’ve finally decided you’re sick of getting snow down your pants, or B: you’re sic

    Gear Review: NEMO Roamer vs Exped MegaMat 10

    It’s camping season again, and that means more days on the trail, more campfires, and of course, more nights spent on the ground. Cue the image of a previously happy camper waking up with a sore back

    ​ Gear Review: Backcountry Access Float 32 vs. Float E2-35: Compressed Air or Electronic Avalanche Airbag

    Avalanche airbag backpacks are an investment worth taking seriously. Not only are they a potentially life saving tool for backcountry skiing, but they're also undeniably expensive. Although there are

    Gear Review: Scarpa Maestrale RS Ski Boot

    With more awards to its name than we care to count, the Scarpa Maestrale RS Ski Boot hardly needs introduction. If you aren’t familiar with its pedigree, the long and the short of it is that since

    Gear Review: Mica Basin Camp Chair

    You planned this trip months in advance, hiked deep into the backcountry to catch a sunset worth every switchback, and now you are sitting in the dirt wishing you had brought a chair. The Big Agnes Mi

    How Skiing Has Changed Over the Years

    Ask Aspen local Tony Vagneur what he remembers most about skiing in the old days, and he answers immediately: “the cold.” Circa 1949, when Gore-Tex was a long way off, layering wool was t

    Best Spring Hikes In Salt Lake City

    Winter loosened its grip early this year, and the trails closest to town are already calling. Before the Wasatch high country has shed its snowpack, the lower-elevation corridors ringing the Salt Lake