Jan 18, 2016
The Art of Throwing a Tomahawk
It’s seductive, manly, and primal—and really damn hard. After a few whiskeys, our writer tries to master the art in Jackson Hole with the guys at New West KnifeWorks.
Axes
Dec 9, 2015
The World’s First Wooden Ice Axe
Most ice axes are made from metal—and for good reason. But last month, the geniuses at Furnace Industries launched their new wooden tool that’s as strong as it is pretty. While you may be tempted to just hang it over the fireplace, please don’t.
Jul 30, 2015
Pulaski
Pulaski: A wildland-firefighting tool that combines an ax and an adze and is used to clear brush and small trees.
Apr 7, 2015
The Explorers Ax Collection
You don’t have to be a timber-hardened lumberjack to appreciate the satisfying heft of a well-balanced ax.
Dec 30, 2014
Climbers: Ditch the Yoga Pants
Patagonia's Jenna Johnson is on a mission to get women into high-tech gear that can take on real adventures.
Oct 6, 2011
Upgrade: Ice Climbing
Outside reviews the best gear in the 2012 Winter Buyer's Guide, including the Cassin X-All -Mountain ice ax