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Will the Utah startup succeed where the industry leaders have failed?
How and why the company made the jump to high performance
The silver is gone, but the town is experiencing an adventure-fueled boom
After decades of decline, Leadville is experiencing a renaissance. The iconic Leadville 100 mountain bike race and ultramarathon have put the high-country town back on the map. Think fishing and mountaineering, but also plenty of bike shops and saloons.
Get a jump on the crowds. Explore our favorite hidden corners, empty spaces, and wild places in ten iconic National Parks
Sweet claims its new Grimnir is the first lid on the market certified to protect you in crash while wearing a camera mount.
The Whitewater Grand Prix is paddling's most insane event, a scrappy, alcohol-soaked gauntlet that sends competitors down some of the most fearsome rapids in the world. It's so dangerous and spectator-unfriendly that many sponsors won't go anywhere near it. But it might be exactly what the struggling sport needs.
Because you can have it all. Bring your favorite traveling companion to the slopes and everyone will be happy.
The World Ski Championships, which run until February 15, will host more than 600 athletes representing 70 nations and thousands of spectators. Read: It's gonna be a party.
Brolin Mawejje, born in a country with no snow, plans to make history at the 2018 winter Olympics.
Sometimes the best way to beat the cold is to warm the liver
It's easier (and yields warmer results) than you'd think
If lingering holiday malaise and winter's cold, short days are knocking you off your game, look no further. One of these trips is sure to recharge you.
These backcountry lodges welcome dedicated skiers with warm bedding, home-cooked food, and sometimes even a sauna.
With cold-friendly ingredients that are as tasty as they are wholesome, these snacks may be the hardest-working thing on the slopes
What do you get in a super-luxury jacket? A good laugh, and a lot of pockets.
Six great brands making snow gear in the USA.
Want to skin the frontcountry? Try these six spots.
There are plenty of ski areas where you can show up without a map and dink around on mellow (read: boring) terrain all day. These aren¡¯t those kind of resorts.
North of the U.S. border lies a paradise filled with powder, untracked steeps, wild vistas¡ªand remote lodges with access to the massive winter playground.
Every winter, the ski and snowboard world lets its hair down at a few marquee events. Here are the ones we're stoked for this season.
Our favorite jackets for staying warm and dry¡ªeven on the chilliest adventures
The Whitewater Grand Prix aims to showcase the most outrageous paddling on some seriously unfriendly rivers.
Skiing in the middle of the season can mean long waits at the lifts and jam-packed hotels. Here¡¯s how to avoid both.
Eight amazing lodge trips for those craving comfort and instant access
While the rest of the Middle East boils, Jordan¡¯s epic canyonlands are quiet¡ªand empty
With the economy on the uptick and early snowfall stoking demand, Dan Sherman, spokesman for ski-centric travel agent Ski.com, says you can¡¯t count on resorts dropping prices mid-season. You should book early and online. Here are a few deals to get you started.
The Neoteric¡¯s fancy fabric¡ª Polartec¡¯s NeoShell¡ªmight be the ideal material for a resort ski jacket. It¡¯s breathable, quiet, stretchy, and totally waterproof. And Eddie Bauer employs it perfectly.
There are only a few carefree summers in your life. Don¡¯t waste them interning at law firms¡ªopt for one of these adventure-packed seasonal gigs instead.
There are only a few carefree summers in your life. Don¡¯t waste them interning at law firms¡ªopt for one of these adventure-packed seasonal gigs instead.
There are only a few carefree summers in your life. Don¡¯t waste them interning at law firms¡ªopt for one of these adventure-packed seasonal gigs instead.
There are only a few carefree summers in your life. Don¡¯t waste them interning at law firms¡ªopt for one of these adventure-packed seasonal gigs instead.
There are only a few carefree summers in your life. Don¡¯t waste them interning at law firms¡ªopt for one of these adventure-packed seasonal gigs instead.
There are only a few carefree summers in your life. Don¡¯t waste them interning at law firms¡ªopt for one of these adventure-packed seasonal gigs instead.
There are only a few carefree summers in your life. Don¡¯t waste them interning at law firms¡ªopt for one of these adventure-packed seasonal gigs instead.
There are only a few carefree summers in your life. Don¡¯t waste them interning at law firms¡ªopt for one of these adventure-packed seasonal gigs instead.
There are only a few carefree summers in your life. Don¡¯t waste them interning at law firms¡ªopt for one of these adventure-packed seasonal gigs instead.
A peeping stroll is not an acceptable last outdoor gasp before winter. Presenting the best active autumn escapes.
Trips and activities to keep you outside during the mucky months
Travel to these destinations for tons of open space¡ªand it's all yours
The Ghost Whisperer is built for both the alps and the urban outdoorsman.
Will sending the world¡¯s best paddlers down insanely dangerous whitewater and broadcasting it online generate interest?
If it¡¯s time for an upgrade, start by answering this question: Do you ski almost exclusively at resorts? The defining characteristic of the ones reviewed here is that they¡¯re built for comfort, not aerobic speed.
With stand-up paddleboarding more popular than ever, surfers¡ªlegendary for their sectarianism¡ªhave new fuel for their ire
From paddling to biking to hiking, here are the top spots from Nova Scotia to the Northwest Territories
Making a good tent requires compromise. In line with the old business adage ¡°Good, fast, cheap: pick two,¡± tent designers generally aspire to two properties from their own list: light, roomy, and sturdy. Other trade-offs include the convenience of two doors and vestibules for the weight of the extra zippers and fly fabric.
Sleeping bags keep getting lighter thanks to thinner fabrics and ever finer and fluffier grades of down. Which is a good thing, except when it isn¡¯t. A couple of the bags we tested didn¡¯t make the cut because, though the bags met their rating in the European Norm lab tests, those tests don¡¯t account for air movement in real-life conditions.
Make the most of the warmer months with these weekend itineraries
Float the Grand Canyon in a Dory. Bike across America. Tie your own fly. And 47 more epic quests, essential skills, and dream trips for the ultimate adventurer.
Summer is prime time in our national parks, and that means crowds¡ªunless you know where to go. From Washington to Maine, here are 12 adventures that will have you exploring the emptiest quarters of our most spectacular landscapes.
The PR spin that keeps tourists coming when rabies, kidnapping, and other calamities make headlines
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø picks the essentials for January, including the Patagonia Reversible Flannel jacket.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø picks the essentials for January, including the Westcomb Switch LT Hoody.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø picks the essentials for January, including the Icebreaker Oasis Crewe Razor Shirt.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Helly Hansen Odin Mountain jacket.
Do a pair of expertly crafted custom skis pay out on the slopes, or is that extra money you spent just vanity underfoot?
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Nemo Cosmo Air camping pad.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Easton Kilo tent.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Mountainsmith Morrison 2 tent.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Black Diamond Skylight tent.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the MSR Hoop 2 tent.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Sierra Lightning HT 3 tent.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Big Agnes Copper Spur 4 tent.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Nemo Alti Storm 2 tent.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Marmot Plasma 15 sleeping bag.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Mammut Ajungilak Alpine 3-Season.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Big Agnes Mystic SL 15.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the REI Radiant 0.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Sierra Designs Pyro 15 sleeping bag.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including the Sea to Summit Traverse XTII sleeping bag.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø reviews the best gear in the 2011 Summer Buyers Guide, including The North Face Gold Kazoo.
A portable kayak that's (finally!) both inexpensive and a cinch to put together.
What qualifies an adventure lodge as one of the world's best? Hot tubs and high thread counts, sure. But what sets these ten launchpads apart is access¡ªto remote trails, steep runs, and lonely peaks.
