When it comes to sleeping bags, your most important considerations should be size, fit, fill, and temperature ratings. So the question remains, should I buy a women’s specific sleeping bag? My answer is no.
More
There have always been mountains in my life. The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina were the first I laid eyes on in the small mountain town where I was born and raised. A circle of soft forested mountains greeted…
More
Everyone’s pack has a story to tell: the way it’s been packed, the contents or lack thereof and the way in which it’s carried. Rafters are known for packing a lot of beer, backpackers for their fun gadgets and gismos,…
More
Alpine hiking season isn’t over- it’s just getting warmed up. Here are tips for getting the most out of fall hikes in the Alpine.
More
An Everest guide gives his tip for accomplishing your backcountry goals, whether you’re climbing or backpacking.
More
Sleeping bag has to be one of our favorite self-explanatory nouns. Sleeping bag. A bag that you sleep in. Rather comedic when you look at it like this. But when it comes to the best backpacking sleeping bags, they are…
More
When we buy gear that is guaranteed for longevity, it’s not only allowing our adventure fund to continue to grow, but it’s healthier for the environment as well. It’s gear we can count on for longevity and strength, designed for gnarly adventures.
More
Though only 5 p.m., the forest was dark and snow fell heavily. The eight of us (three wilderness therapy guides, plus five participants) huddled around a fire beneath a tarp staked down with snowshoes—our wet and cold bodies packed onto…
More
Sharing a wilderness experience with your kids can lead to a lifetime of great memories. Here are five tips for keeping adventurous kids happy while cultivating family adventures.
More
Sleep is the bedrock of performance. Sleeping well should be a priority every single day, but especially when you head outside for an adventure.
More
Want to graduate from casual day hiker to mountaineer? Here are five peaks that give a full-value taste of different aspects of mountaineering without requiring a lifetime of learning beforehand.
More
There are many emotional benefits of sleeping outside. Whether you’ve experienced a traumatic event, grapple with urban suppression, or you want to feel rejuvenated — going camping can do a world of good. Nature’s simplicity combined with any form of physical movement is a powerful recipe for soul-deep restoration.
More
