Stories

mountain trail

Utah’s WURL*: 30+ miles, 42,000 Feet Up And Down In A Day

Lars and Tom had this planned for several months now and I always said I wasn't going to join. ...
mountain trail

How My Stress Fracture Has Taught Me To Love Bicycling

I always thought one of my strengths was being durable. My friends Lars and Tom have been de...
gear & tips trail

Master The Art Of The Backcountry Tarp

If we could control the weather when we're planning our adventures ... well, NASA would hire us...
gear & tips trail

Planning A Backpacking Trip? Leave These Items At Home.

Backpacking season is right around the corner, and Chris Simmons would like to take a moment to...
gear & tips snow

Avy Safety Series Part 1: How To Plan A Trip Into The Backcountry

In the first of three episodes about avalanche safety, Sarah Carpenter, an AMGA guide and co-...
mountain trail

Top 10 Conversation Topics For A Grueling Hike

We asked Facebook to recommend conversation topics for a grueling hike. When prompted, nearly 8...
climb gear & tips

The best gloves for skiing, hiking or ice and alpine climbing

Picking the gloves or mitts you need this winter can be a daunting task. There are so many optio...
climb gear & tips

What is the difference between GORE-TEX® and GORE® WINDSTOPPER®?

Imagine this: You boot up for a backcountry skiing or snowboarding ridge tour in cold, gusty w...
gear & tips trail

The Secrets to Gourmet DIY Food Dehydration

One of the best parts of camping after a long day of climbing, hiking or paddling is dinnertime...
trail

Wild and Scenic Packrafting in the Bob Marshall Wilderness

No roads lead here—that keeps it wild. And there’s no question that it’s scenic. The South Fork...
gear & tips trail

How To Fit 32,560 Calories In A Bear Canister

When you’re hiking 15 miles a day, multiple days in a row, you get hungry. Real hungry. It’s a ...
climb gear & tips

How to layer for success for hiking, climbing, skiing and everything else

The key to dressing right for outdoor adventures is being able to adapt quickly to changes in th...