Jun 5, 2019
Wildfire Smoke Is Here to Stay
The West may be addressing wildfires, but they’re ignoring what may be most hazardous to human health: smoke
Marc Peruzzi
Published
May 22, 2019
Trail Runners Are Lazy Parasites
Trail runners really are lazy parasites. Deadbeats, even. Allow me to explain.
Apr 28, 2019
F—ck the Gear Police
Fear of making an outdoor fashion faux pas is homogenizing the outdoor sports apparel industry
Apr 19, 2019
Patagonia Will Not Comment on the Finance Bro Vest
Patagonia is moving on. Eat it, shady elements of the fintech world. Story over, right? No, actually.
Apr 11, 2019
A Ski Area with No Chairlifts Is the Next Big Thing
Back in March, I made the case that skiing could benefit from a handful of backcountry ski areas that don't feature any lifts but offer gear rentals, educational opportunities, varied terrain, and...
Apr 1, 2019
What to Do When Your Chairlift Stops—for Hours
The chairlift came to a hard stop about five minutes ago, and now you find yourself—we've all done it—asking that question: Can I safely jump from this height?
Mar 25, 2019
The 25 Best Bike Rides in the World Right Now
These bucket-list rides are guaranteed to be the most fun you can have on two wheels.
Mar 18, 2019
The Best Ski and Snowboard Goggles
Over the past decade, skiers and snowboarders have been treated to a quick succession of improvements in goggle tech, from fast and easy lens-change systems to bespoke light-filtering tints that...
Mar 13, 2019
The Case for Avalanche Control in the Backcountry
As participation in backcountry skiing and snowboarding grows, it's time to make the trails less traveled more accessible and less vulnerable to avalanches
Feb 25, 2019
Hipcamp Just Made Booking Campsites Way Less Terrible
At last, third-party platforms are able to access real-time availability of federal campsites, which will make it so much easier for you to book one.
Feb 4, 2019
How Energy Bars Became America's Favorite Snack Food
The snackification of the country doesn't mean we have to eat like hipper versions of Cold War–era astronauts.
Jan 29, 2019
Resort Skiing Is Dangerous. And It Always Will Be.
On January 17, a catastrophic inbounds avalanche occurred in open terrain on the K3 Chute of Taos Ski Valley's 12,481-foot Kachina Peak.
Jan 11, 2019
It's Not OK to Poach Trails in Unstaffed National Parks
It’s upon us to act with decorum while the rangers we've entrusted with our safety, and a lot of our environmental protections, struggle to feed their families.
Jan 5, 2019
The Best All-Mountain Skis for Men
Here's a deep dive on six models specialized to either hardpack or powder but with the versatility to perform on any day.
Dec 20, 2018
How to Build Fireproof Towns
There's one realistic thing we can do to survive the new era of giant blazes: build smarter communities that can take the heat.
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