How to Choose a Surfboard
We break down surfboard selection by wave type and what board shape, style, and size will suit your ability level.
The Guide to Swimwear for Active Women
We put this year’s new suits to the test on a trip to Costa Rica, where we surfed, swam, sunned, hiked, and paddled. We were looking for suits that...
Moksha: The Movie
Moksha, a film presented by AndShesDopeToo, is about the future of Nepali women. Viewers are presented with the cultural and physical landscape of...
Five Lightweight Insulated Jackets We Love
We asked around to find out what Backcountry employess are wearing: The Patagonia Nano Air, Arc'teryx Atom LT, and The North Face Ventrix, to name...
Leaving the Resort Behind
He's been thinking and wondering about backcountry touring for years. Finally, Backcountry writer Colin Clancy took the plunge and took a clinic...
The Run of Fire and Ice
Backcountry Ambassador William Woodward documented Tom Whittle's record-breaking crossing of Iceland on foot. It wasn't easy or at all pretty, but...
Ode to the Backcountry
We asked our community to tell us about their best experiences skiing and riding in the backcountry ... in haiku. Here's what we got back.
Backpacking 101 – How to Plan and Outfit a Trip
When you decide to leave the campground behind and make the leap to the backcountry, there is a lot to consider. We go over trip planning, what...
Party at the Ice Farm
At the annual Ouray Ice Festival, ice climbers from all over the world, ranging from beginner to pro, meet up for several days of climbing...
Walk Easy, Ski Hard
Ski touring boots traditionally either ski well or walk well, but never both. Enter the new Dynafit Hoji boot, which promises the best of both worlds.
A New Standard in Advanced Avalanche Education
The Level 2 avalanche curriculum has changed; instead of one track that everyone pools into, now there will be two distinct tracks: a Recreational...
The Winter Gloves Guide
Backcountry Gearhead Aaron Kurland, no stranger to outdoor pursuits, runs down the factors to consider when looking for gloves for skiing,...