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The Gear You Need to be the Fastest Uphill Skier or Snowboarder You Know

Backcountry skiing or split boarding opens up a world of new terrain—if you have the right gear to make it more accessible.

You Need To Be Waxing Your Skis and Board More. Here’s How

Riding a dull snowboard or pair of skis is no fun.

Raide LF 40L Backpack

Gear up for backcountry adventures with the Raide LF 40L backpack—a sleek fusion of function and style that seamlessly blends uphill performance with downhill flair. Weighing in at just 1.1kg (2 pounds 6.4 ounces), this backpack prioritizes both comfort and capacity, offering expandable storage up to 50 liters with its…

The Most Fulfilling and Fun Hobbies to Pick Up in Your Life

Life can be monotonous. Work, school, kids, work. Hobbies help us unwind, stay mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of accomplishment. They can be – and, indeed, should be – an essential part of life that adds excitement and satisfaction to an otherwise mundane daily routine. Engaging in hobbies is…

The One Adventure App You Need For Every Backcountry Trip

Planning an adventure into the mountains requires a niche skillset that includes the ability to accurately research, route, and execute your plan of action safely and efficiently. Experienced expeditioners will tell you that getting to this point takes years of practice–at least, it used to, until the proliferation of the…

An Electric Snow Bike Is the Coolest New Way To Experience the Backcountry

As a lifelong “mountain guy,” I tend to scoff at the mention of “a fresh way to explore the backcountry.” The last thing the outdoor rec industry needs is another motor on the trail systems or a “new” way to snowboard (I like using bindings, thank you very much, and…

Everything You Need to Know to Get Into Mountain Biking

The first thing I saw the day I moved into my college dorm room in Colorado was a black and gray Trek Big Sur mountain bike leaning carefully against the frame of my assigned roommate’s bed. Though I never became close with the guy – we lived together only a…

Speedland x Michelin SL:PDX Trail Shoe

If you're looking for the best trail running shoes on the market, there's no better option than Speedland. Founded by a pair of fans with over two decades at the world's largest footwear brands--we're talking Nike, Puma, Under Armour, and the like--everything that comes out of Speedland is equal parts…