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How a small outdoor footwear company lost 5,000 pairs of shoes and found itself entangled in an international crime saga
They can be a pain in the butt, but those busted up cargo carriers are a symbol of a life well-lived
The French steep skiing icon died while descending Puntiagado Volcano in Chile with Chilean IFMGA Guide Juan Señoret
For big powder days in the resort and the sidecountry, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better safety essential
Six packs to carry the essentials you need to get up and get down safely.
Stay safe in the backcountry with these six items
You’re supposed to be happy for them, right?
In Utah, Christmas-tree lights are a very big deal. This is the itinerant crew of climbers, river guides, ski bums, trekkers, and thru-hikers who work like super-elves to get ready for the year’s most beautiful holiday.
Six testers spent three months checking out the coolest new airbag tech to hit the market. Spoiler: it lives up to the hype.
Finally, an Enforcer designed to adventure beyond the ropes
These skis let you bring the playfulness of your resort skiing to the backcountry
This year’s most exciting new backcountry ski charges like a downhill ski
A backcountry stick for those who gravitate towards directional skis
When it’s soft and light in the backcountry, reach for these playful planks
A ski made for the technical backcountry lines of the Rockies
This fast and light backcountry ski doesn’t skimp on downhill performance
From hilarious to horrifying, these tales offer a glimpse into what this work can be like
Union members at Stevens Pass and Park City Mountain Resort want better wages and working conditions but say their parent company has dragged its feet in negotiations. If they still can't get to the bargaining table, could a strike shut down the two ski areas?
It took 16 riders several weeks—and countless laps—to find the most comfortable, protective, and versatile lids for downhill, cross-country, and everything in between
Look and feel good, en route and on the ground
Whether you're bouldering, sport climbing, or jamming splitters, choosing the right shoes is about more than fit. These are the best models.
Outfit any expedition
We’re all for traveling light—just make room for these
Survive planes, trains, and automobiles with these essentials
The stigma is gone. For years, canned beers were derided for their metallic taste. Worse, the options were limited—few breweries canned beer that you’d want to sample, let alone drink 12 ounces of. Then, Oskar Blues started canning its flagship Dale’s Pale Ale in 2002. And everything changed.
Four men are attempting to row a small fiberglass boat through a notorious Arctic route that has claimed the lives of countless explorers. Why? Because it's now possible, thanks to climate change.
We cornered the founder of Burton Snowboards at Outdoor Retailer's Winter Market to talk about his company's latest developments, where he likes to ride most, and avalanche safety
Michael Wigge has made two trips around the world: For one, he relied on strangers for food and accommodation; for the other, he bartered, trading a single apple for, eventually, a home in Hawaii, which he now owns. We caught up with him before his next adventure.
Let’s start with nature’s wünderfabric. Not only is merino wool (sourced mostly from sheep in New Zealand’s Southern Alps) a sustainable, bio-degradable fabric, but gear makers have figured out how to make it softer and thin enough to wear on a hot summer day.
For the past three years, we’ve been inundated with answers to a simple question via Facebook: “What are you doing outside this weekend?” Behold: your most, er, innovative itineraries.
From sharks and cougars to avalanches and frozen waters, four survivors share their stories in their own words. Plus: expert commentary.
A descendant of America’s most famous acrobatic family brings classic daredevilry back to Niagara Falls
Short conversations with the world's most interesting people
Lewis dishes on the nuances of slackline tricking competition, the newest event at the Teva Mountain Games in Vail
Paraplegic Jeremy McGhee prepares to climb and ski a major backcountry route in California
A book about cycling and bike culture presents findings from a study about the social behaviors of cyclists in an entertaining way
ϳԹ picks the best hiking gear of June 2012, including the Helly Hansen Odin Fastpack.
Ignore what you've been told: Summer is the time to try something new
A light lager with plenty of body, thanks to a newly hybridized hops from New Zealand.
Major League Baseball’s long tradition of warming up for the season with oddball adventures
A small camera attachment to film anything from your phone
Sporting events on the prison circuit