Bob Parks (@bobparks) writes from the hills of Vermont. He is an avid runner (2:54:20, Boston Marathon, 2014) and a huge fan of new inventions.
You’ll be surprised how far we’ve come from the blocky, cumbersome ice coolers of yesteryear
Because a world without internal-frame backpacks, bike derailleurs, and wetsuits would be a darker place
The 26-year-old downhill skier's advice on how to be a happy traveller? Always be prepared for powder days and impromptu concerts.
An injury sidelined 17-year-old Ty Walker's Sochi dreams, but she's back winning competitions and taking names.
We're not sure we'd try Ian McIntosh's bold lines, but we'd certainly give his favorite stomping grounds—and gear—a try.
The pro skier and mountaineering badass shares her favorite winter destination and gear.
The Olympic champion's favorite place to ski and sticks for the park.
The pro traveler needs cutting-edge survival gear as he explorers the farthest reaches of the planet. And his favorite place to play might surprise you. (Hint: It’s in the Midwest.)
The backcountry legend weighs in on his favorite gear (we bet you can guess it) and why California is a splitboarder's paradise.
There are thousands of outdoor apps to download, but few that will get you where you need to go. These four rules will help you choose the right one.
I work on trails to help my local mountaineering club. Is there anything light enough to carry along in my backpack?