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A Cultural History Of The Plaid Flannel Shirt
As we settle into our home offices, the conversation around work-from-home attire has shifted to...
Why is Outdoor Research Called 'Outdoor Research'?
Have you ever wondered why Outdoor Research is called Outdoor Research? There’s a great story ...
Face Masks & Climbing
Clear communication is a notoriously crucial part of rock climbing. It can make the difference b...
What To Wear To Hike A 14er
Hiking my first 14er was the first time I learned that “cotton kills.” Thankfully, I didn’t actua...
How to Hike And Backpack In the Heat
Maybe your summer vacation to a cooler high elevation was canceled. Or the window for that cool-w...
Designed By Adventure: The ActiveIce Collection
Sunscreen? Yuck. It’s thick, smelly, and sticky. It gets all over your gear. It runs when you sw...
Planning A Future Thru-Hike? Here Are The 14 Hiker Types You'll Definitely Meet
I was hiking solo on the Pacific Crest Trail, back when it was OK to do such things, when I stumb...
50 Outdoor Adventure Films To Get You Through Social Distancing
We rounded up this big, juicy list of inspiring—and hilarious—adventure flicks to help keep stoke...
Get To Know Thermo-Regulating Technology ActiveTemp
Layering can be hard, especially when you’re constantly starting and stopping to adjust your bod...
How To Ski In Windy Conditions
If you ski long enough, you can’t avoid it. At some point you’ll find yourself leaning hard into ...