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Behind the Lens with Adventure Photographer Branden Aroyan

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 years

Gear Review: Salewa Wildfire Edge Approach Shoe

No matter how much sport climbers hate to admit it, there are plenty of high-quality climbs with approaches longer than five minutes. And while some are adept at the timeless flip-flop approach, fo

Insider’s Guide to Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park, in northwestern Montana along the Canadian border, covers one million acres across several ecosystems (ranging from prairie to tundra) and the Continental Divide. Also known a

Gear Guide: Big Agnes Tents Spring/Summer 2026

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, and

Backcountry Bartender

If you wake up early enough in any national park, you can bear witness to a unique ritual: Employees meeting before sunrise in the staff cafeteria, drinking coffee and making last minute changes t

Gear Review: Wild Country Ropeman 4

The Wild Country Ropeman has been a crowd-pleaser for more than ten years and it’s easy to see why. It’s a lightweight, easy-to-use ascender that takes up next to no room in your pack and can be left

The Car Camping Comfort Gear Guide: Building the Ultimate HEST Sleep System

There's a reason car camping trips up Mirror Lake Highway hit different than a three day backpacking slog through the Uintas. You don't have to ration ounces. You don't have to choose between a stove

The 10 Most Gorgeous Solo Hikes

Because sometimes, you just want to get away from it all.Heading out on an adventure and knowing that you are solely in control of where you camp, when you stop, and what you eat can be a thrilling

Gear Review: Jetboil Genesis 2 Burner Stove

Jetboil reigns supreme when it comes to compact and efficient stoves for backpackers, but a few years ago, they decided to jump into the 2 burner stove market in a big way. The Jetboil Genesis 2 Bu

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: Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 Bikepack Tent

In recent years, bikepacking has gone from a niche pursuit to one of the fastest growing facets of cycling, and brands have taken notice. As expected, this has produced a rash of questionably usefu

Finding and utlizing the right guide for your outdoor adventure can make or break your experience

We love the outdoors. That's why we're in this business. When you combine a trip to a new location and some kind of adventure experience then you can either hit the jackpot for life experiences or m

Gear Review: Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 vs NEMO Hornet 2P

There's more to choosing an ultralight backpacking tent than finding the lightest one and calling it a day. When searching for a new tent, plenty of backpackers find themselves torn between the Big Ag

Winter Stargazing: A Heads-Up Guide for Winter Campers and Backpackers

If you’re among the outdoors enthusiasts who brave the chill for winter camping, you know how appealing the “off-season” backcountry can be. In addition to bigger helpings of solitude, spectacular

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

Buying Guide: SCARPA Specialized Performance Climbing Shoes

SCARPA climbing shoes are divided into three categories: Specialized Performance, Performance, and All-Day Performance. This article will focus on the Specialized Performance lineup, but we also have

Insider's Guide to Big Bend National Park

Named for the large, lazy turn in the Rio Grande river, Big Bend National Park defies expectations with lush flood plains, tree-covered mountains rising to almost 8,000 feet, narrow canyons, kaleido

Best Backpacking Trips in Utah's Uinta Mountains

The Uinta Mountains run east to west, which makes them an outlier among the Rockies, and that layout carves out basin after basin of high alpine lakes, more than a thousand of them across the range. M

10 Best Hikes in Southern California's Sun Valley

Southern California doesn’t only boast sunny weather to make it a perfect destination. Couple sunshine with trails featuring some of the most comprehensive views of Los Angeles and you have a perfe

Mount Rainier National Park in Winter: Adventures To Enjoy Now

Mount Rainier National Park is a beloved summer destination, but make no mistake about it: Wintertime opportunities for outdoor adventure abound on the flanks of the state’s highest peak. (So long a

Road Tripping the Pacific Northwest Coast

I’m a West Virginian at heart. I’ve had a love affair with the verdant and rugged topography of the Appalachian Mountains my entire life. I’m a firm believer that, with the bullet-hard sandstone of

Best Sleeping Bags of Summer 2026

The best sleeping bag for summer 2026 depends on how you camp — backpacking trips need a light, packable mummy or spoon-shaped bag, while car camping calls for more comfort and versatility. For most t

A Return to the Colorado River: What It's Like to Raft the Grand Canyon

“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing—absolutely nothing—half so much worth doing as simply messing around in boats.” - Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows I first read t

Every Trail Has Its Running Shoe: Best SCARPA and La Sportiva Footwear for Summer 2026

The best trail running shoe for summer 2026 depends on your terrain and goals. For wet alpine routes, the SCARPA Ribelle Run 2 GTX offers Gore-Tex waterproofing with technical mountain traction. For d