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 develo ...

Rocky Mountain National Park showcases the incredible diversity that defines Colorado’s mountainous reputation. Rugged, dramatic spires of rock contrast with carpets of colorful, hearty alpine flo ...

As an avid hiker, mountain biker, backpacker, hunter, or rock climber, you can probably remember a camping trip or two that was ruined by a poor night of rest. A stiff neck and a headache aren’t e ...

The name lizhik Gwats’an Gwandaii Goodlit, translates to "the sacred place where life begins" in the native language of Gwich’in Athabascans. There couldn’t be a more fitting title for the 1.5-mil ...

You’re standing at the base of a sandstone tower in Castle Valley, rope on your back, the sun already hammering the canyon walls. Or maybe you’re two miles up a talus field below a Wasatc ...

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 ...

Having a solid 2-person tent can make or break any camping or backpacking adventure. Picking the wrong one can lead to sleepless nights, tired legs, and a vacation that feels more like work. Here ...

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 ...

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 countr ...

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 Lak ...

Skiing and snowboarding untouched powder in the backcountry can be a fickle mistress. Fresh tracks seem to be around every corner and if you ask social media, it’s nothing but a party in the white ...

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. S ...

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Making Sense of Waterproof Shells  In a world of jargon, lingo, and numbers almost no one understands, it’s easy to see why so many outdoor enthusiasts end up with rain jackets a ...

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 ...

If you’ve found your way to this gear review, then it probably comes as no surprise that the crew at Campman loves little more than a well-designed piece of equipment, especially when it comes to ...

Kanab, a tiny picturesque town nestled in Utah’s sage-studded desert, is a colorful place. It’s known for intensely hued rocks, mysterious slot-canyons, stately junipers, and all-around advent ...

The mining boomtown of Park City, Utah, nearly went bust when the mines closed, but it rose again, rebranding itself as an outdoor adventure town. Tucked high in the Wasatch Mountains at an elev ...

Heli-skiing is, without question, the snow-seeking pilgrim’s holy grail. Thousands of feet of vertical, bottomless powder, nonexistent crowds, endless terrain choices—it’s no wonder alpine add ...

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 ...

If you’re new to sport climbing or just new to rock climbing in general, it can be hard to know what equipment to bring along when you’re headed out for a day at the crag. You may have questions abou ...

Think Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has rad terrain? The resort's backcountry accessible right from the ski area will blow your mind. And it's not just Jackson Hole—resorts across the country are op ...

Black Diamond Equipment. You know them, you love them. So do we. When they announced that they were releasing a line of approach and lifestyle shoes in 2020, we knew it’d be worth checking them ou ...

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