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How to Catch a Monster Brown on the Fly

I love Brown Trout. There is something about the physical transformation they go through when become piscivorous and their inclination to murder streamers that has always enchanted me. For some fis

How to Elevate Your Backpacking and Camping Food Game

Food tastes better in the outdoors… we’re pretty sure it’s science. But no matter how delicious your favorite freeze-dried meal is, or how much you swear by tortillas and peanut butter, trying som

How to Choose a Sleeping Bag

While picking the right sleeping bag isn’t rocket science, we’ve all spent a night out camping where we woke up shivering in the freezing cold, questioning every life choice we made to get us to th

Which Flylow Bibs are Right for Me?

Flylow Gear is famous for plenty of products, like the Tough Guy Gloves or the Lab Coat, but the staple that cemented the independent brand among serious skiers is Flylow’s hard wearing bib pants.

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

Best Beginner Backcountry Ski Zones in Utah's Wasatch Range

Salt Lake City sits at the base of some of the best backcountry skiing on earth, and two zones stand out as the right place to start. Grizzly Gulch in Little Cottonwood Canyon and Mill D North Fork in

Picking the Right Smith Mountain Bike Helmet

The past decade has seen real improvement in mountain bike helmet design, driven by a combination of evolving riding styles and new manufacturing techniques. Smith played a key role in this develop

How to Make Your Life Adventure Ready

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, are

15 Awesome Things To Do in Aspen in Spring

April and May, known in some Western states as the mud-season months, may seem like an odd time to visit a mountain town. In fact, it's just the opposite for the outdoor enthusiast looking to stack

Best 2-Person Backpacking Tents: The Complete FW26 Guide For You

Picking the right 2-person tent can make or break a trip, whether you're setting up camp in the Uintas after a long approach or pitching at a trailhead in the Cottonwoods before an early alpine start.

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

How to Protect Yourself from the Elements on Your Next Hike

Whether you’re hiking in the mountains, the desert, or anywhere in between, preparation for the natural elements is a big part of planning any outdoor trip. Exposure on a hike can mean many dif

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

Buying Guide: What Rab We’re Wearing Summer 2026

Looking for the best Rab gear for summer 2026? Summer in the Wasatch moves fast. You start the day at the trailhead in a sun hoody and end it near the summit in a wind shell, with three different m

6 True Wilderness Adventures in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Are you dreaming of a magical place with wild animals, mountainous landscapes, and the promise of outdoor adventure? Head to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Located in northeast Alaska abo

Choosing the Right Ski or Snowboard Helmet

If you ask us, snow helmets should be mandatory on the slopes, especially when you consider that skiing and snowboarding involve you charging down a mountain at high speeds while narrowly dodging s

How to Bikepack the Colorado Trail

Day 3 - 2:00pm - Below Georgia Pass I’m worried about the next pass. Thunderstorms loom over the mountains that line the horizon in every direction. The thin trail winds between wildflowe

Buying Guide: Best Sleeping Pads of 2024

A sleeping bag is only as good as the foundation you lay it on, and here at Campman, we know a thing or two about sleeping pads. Every year, they’re either getting lighter and more packable or comf

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

Buying Guide: Astral Footwear Spring/Summer 2026

You’ve scouted the line, loaded the boat, and you’re standing at the put-in. Your feet are the first part of you that hits the water — and the last thing you want is a shoe that lets you down before t

How to Spend 10 Adventurous Days in Iceland

Iceland is incredible. Endless sinuous rivers snake their way throughout the land; snow-capped volcanoes tower high above; massive glaciers carve and crawl along no less than 10% of the country

8 Pro Tips for Spending a Year Living Out of Your Backpack

Taking a year to backpack abroad after college is an idea that just about every young person toys with at one point or another. After all, riding trains to places with unpronounceable names, tastin

Thru-Hiking With Your Significant Other: Tips on Staying Happy (and Together)

When I first suggested hiking the Pacific Crest Trail to my husband, Adam, it was, if not exactly a joke, at least an off-the-cuff idea. We were on a short section hike at the time, rambling al

Buying Guide: SCARPA Hiking Boots & Light Hiking Shoes

The Trail Series is divided into three categories: Backpacking, Hiking, and Light Hiking. All the products in SCARPA’s Backpacking and Hiking categories are burly boots, and the Light Hiking section c