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    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

    PFAS: Toxic Chemicals, Outdoor Recreation, and You

    Leaving No Trace At A Microscopic Level It’s a sad truth that some of the gear we use to explore the outdoors was created using chemicals that harm the same places we love to explore. From the wax o

    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

    Keep Your Gear Like New: Cleaning, Repair, and Storage Tips

    After a few days in the great outdoors, the last thing you want to do when you finally get home is tackle the task of cleaning your gear—we get it. But, as any outdoor enthusiast knows, gear is pricey

    93 Miles Around Mount Rainier: How to Thru-Hike the Wonderland Trail

    Early summer is here. The days are long, warm, and gorgeous. But for those of us looking forward to backpacking season in the Pacific Northwest, summer won’t truly arrive for another two months. Sn

    Pandemic Report: Ski Resort Tailgating

    Tailgating at ski resorts is a tradition as old as downhill skiing itself. With social distancing on the agenda for at least a few more months, the number of people hanging out in the resort parkin

    Which Fly Line Should I Use? Trout, Bass, and Saltwater Answered

    The fly line is the single most important piece of gear in your fly fishing setup. It determines how far you cast, how your fly lands, how it drifts, and whether the fish ever sees it coming. A great

    How to Experience Taos Ski Valley’s Unique History and Heritage Today

    With its towering snow-capped peaks to Bavarian-style lodges where beer steins are served al fresco, visiting Taos Ski Valley feels as though you’ve been transported to the Alps — but this resort t

    Make It Last: Down Jackets

    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 mist

    5 Ways to Trek Through Time in Death Valley

    Death Valley became a national park on October 31,1994 as a result of the passage of the California Desert Protection Act. But its history goes back much further: The 3.4-million acre park is a lan

    Insider's Guide to Redwood National Park

    Entering a cathedral of primordial nature, silent but for the noise visitors bring, there is no way to be prepared for the majesty of the tallest trees on earth. The massive presence of these skyscr

    Buying Guide: Howler Brothers Jackets

    Related less by blood and more by moon-yelling, Howler Brothers boast a lineup as vibrant, diverse, and creative as their hometown Austin, Texas. Western-inspired snapshirts, technical button-ups, hea

    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

    Independence Pass in Fall: 5 Awesome Adventures

    At the peak of summer, driving from Aspen to Leadville along Independence Pass can be a headache, as the highway is full of tourists stopping at every vista. But as the fall colors creep down the va

    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

    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

    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

    The 10 Best Winter Hut Hikes

    Head into the wilderness without the hassle of a four-season tentMint Hut Talkeetna Mountains, AK Basecamp in style at this cabin overlooking the Talkeetna Mountains. The 8-mile approach takes you

    From Mining Town to Ski Town: The Great Transformation of Park City

    It was once deemed a ghost town. That’s right. Park City, Utah, now one of the most buzzing destinations around, has been through some rough-and-tumble times. The now resort town was once

    Buying Guide: Hestra Glove Liners and Heated Gloves

    If you own a pair of Hestra gloves or mittens, you know that the Swedish brand is synonymous with hand crafted gloves of superior quality. During the winter months, there’s a good chance that there

    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

    Loneliest Campsites in the Lower 48

    With people turning to nature in droves this summer, solitude will be in short supply. But not at these seven sits where you can pitch your tent in peace. Make sure to check local COVID policies and

    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

    Gear Review: La Sportiva vs. SCARPA: Best Climbing Shoes

    Trying to decide between La Sportiva and SCARPA climbing shoes? Both brands have been making climbing shoes in the Italian Dolomites for nearly a century, and climbers have argued about which reign