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The best ski gear and backcountry adventure inspiration

Q&A: How Hyperlite Mountain Gear & Cody Townsend Made the Crux 40 Ski Pack
How Hyperlite Mountain Gear Used Pro Insight to Make the Ultimate Ski Pack

Insights from a lifetime of skiing and a quest to descend the biggest lines in North America helped the skier and brand make the end-all bag

13 Best Anorak Jackets for Men and Women
13 Stylish and Weatherproof Anorak Jackets for Mountain and Casual Wear

Half a zipper, twice the style, and all of the weather protection you may need both in town and the backcountry

Spot Delivers Comprehensive Injury Insurance for Adventure Lovers, From $90
Meet the Upstart Insurance Company Covering Adventure Lovers for Just $90/Year

With partners like Ikon Pass, USA Cycling, and American Mountain Guide Association, Spot offers otherwise healthy outdoorists full coverage for cheap

Nocs Provisions Field Issue Binoculars Make the Case for Owning Binocs
These New Binoculars Are the Unlikely Gear Upgrade Your Summer Adventures Need

The combo of a lightweight form factor and heavyweight optics make these midsize binoculars perfect for camping, climbing, road trips, and more

Searching for Unspoiled Snow & Ski Areas Along Canada's Powder Highway
Searching for Fresh Tracks & Unspoiled Ski Areas Along Canada's Famed Powder Highway

Travel tips from the 630-mile route in eastern British Columbia home to some of the world's best—and little known—ski resorts and mountain towns

The 7 Best Travel Ski Bags for Chasing Powder Around the Globe
The 7 Best Ski Bags for Chasing Powder Around the Globe

After testing from New England to the Rockies and across the ocean, we found best bags for hauling boards and skis across terminals and tarmac

5 Rules for Shoulder Season Layering from a Pro Outdoor Photographer
A Pro Outdoor Photographer's Tips & Gear Recs for Shoulder Season Adventures

Learn the do's and don'ts for staying comfortable, dry, and warm in shoulder season weather without carrying an overloaded pack

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Headwall, the First True Ultralight Ski Pack
Hyperlite Mountain Gear's New Backcountry Ski Pack Is the First of Its Kind

Using extensive experience making ultralight backpacking gear, the Maine-based brand's new 55L backcountry bag expertly balances form and function

Canadian Brand Foehn Made an Ultra-Durable Down Jacket Using Dyneema
This Canadian Brand Made the Most Durable Down Jacket of the Year

Part of a new unisex collection that includes cargo pants and fleece, the Salem Dyneema Down Parka is a jacket that can take on an apocalypse

Arc’teryx Procline Pants Review: Backcountry Comfort in Any Conditions
Tested: Arc'teryx Ski Pants Provide Comfort Through an Unpredictable Vermont Winter

These windproof, water-resistant, breathable softshell ski pants promise to go uphill and downhill in any condition, so we found out for ourselves

MEC Backcountry Apex Collection Blends Heritage Design and Modern Tech
MEC’s Backcountry-Focused Apex Collection Pairs 90s Design & Modern Tech

Canada’s original outdoor gear store digs into the archives for their latest line of limited edition outerwear and apparel

Ripton & Co. Is Bringing Denim Back to Its Roots in Outdoor Adventure
According to Ripton & Co., Denim Jorts & Overalls Pass as Performance Apparel

This small apparel brand is making technical jeans for active adventure, for men and women

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