Heather Hansman (@hhansman) is a Seattle-based freelance writer and a former editor at Powder and Skiing. One time, she won a bag of pasta in an Italian big mountain competition. She is a terrible surfer.
Heather Hansman
Published
Dec 4, 2018
How to Keep Skiing as a New Mom
Professional skiers and moms on how to push it (and how to take it slow) when you've got kids to think about.
Nov 29, 2018
The Best Photo Books to Gift This Holiday Season
The world's best photographers on their photos (and where to buy them).
Nov 28, 2018
Amy Irvine Takes Ed Abbey to Task in 'Desert Cabal'
What do we do with the work of complicated outdoor men? One new book searches for an answer.
Nov 28, 2018
Touring Flowbuilt, the First Custom Shoe Factory
Your feet are different from anyone else's, so make your shoes different too.
Nov 16, 2018
Why Is Free People Suddenly Making Ski Apparel?
The hipster brand's new ski apparel line is more about fashion than function. But if making the sport trendy gets more women on snow, then that’s OK.
Nov 12, 2018
How a Halfpipe Champion Makes Working Out Fun
How halfpipe skier Cassie Sharpe stays on top after winning Olympic gold.
Nov 6, 2018
For the Armchair Adventurer
[photo]2365081[/photo] ‘Unwired’ by Jacqueline Hassink ($85) Gifting someone a copy of Unwired (Hatje Cantz), by Jacqueline Hassink, is a tactful way to tell them they need a...
Nov 2, 2018
How Gear Brands Pick Colors
When you're investing in a $700 Gore-Tex shell, you want it to look good for a long time, and color is a huge factor in that.
Oct 26, 2018
This Film Gets Deep into the Spirituality of Running
There is a race in New York City that takes place on one half-mile block. You finish when you've run 3,100 miles.
Oct 18, 2018
Dark New Books on Our Greed for Nature
How we exploit big trees, big game, and even extinct creatures.
Oct 16, 2018
The Best New Music, Books, and Films of Fall
The fall preview for outside music, books, and films.