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The Complete Avalanche Safety Gear Guide
Every backcountry lap starts with the same three pieces of gear on every body in your group, a beacon, a shovel, and a probe. This guide runs through every beacon, shovel, and probe that Campman carr
Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding in 5 StepsSkiing 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
Best Beginner Backcountry Ski Zones in Utah's Wasatch RangeSalt 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
Gear Review: Backcountry Access Float 32 vs. Float E2-35: Compressed Air or Electronic Avalanche AirbagAvalanche 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: Uncharted Supply Co. SEVENTY2® Pro Survival KitFor as many adventures that go exactly as planned, there are some that end with you feeling like there was never a plan in the first place. Uncharted Supply Co.’s SEVENTY2® Pro Survival Kit is
The 10 Most Memorable Hikes in North AmericaTen trails. Ten unmatched miles each. Get maximum bang for each boot step on hikes that our most-traveled contributors call their all-time favorites.The Lost Coast, Sinkyone Wilderness SP Find yours
Behind the Lens with Adventure Photographer Branden AroyanSimply 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
Buying Guide: SCARPA Hiking Boots & Light Hiking ShoesThe 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
11 Gross Animals You Can Eat in a Survival SituationIf you have an adventurous palate, you may take offense at the list we have compiled here. Snails sautéed in garlic butter and freshly prepared organ meats are standard fare for foodies these days.
Make It Last: Down JacketsMake 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