My mom and dad are mountain people, to the core. In fact, they met in the mountains (before either had ever slept on a Therm-a-Rest pad), on a trail in Washington state’s Olympic National Park. My dad was an Illinois…
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Ever wish you had a little extra versatility and comfort at camp? The solution could be pretty simple. Bringing the right gear for your trip might mean adding a second sleeping pad to your gear closet.
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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…
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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.
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Amanda Ellis |
January 26, 2021
At the end of a long day on the mountain, you might dread the thought of spending a night out in the elements as the temperatures begin to drop. The idea of snow camping might not seem that appealing but…
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Ultralight backpacking and camping mean it’s time to lighten up. Whether you’re thru-hiking, alpine climbing or bike camping, we have some of the lightest featherweight camp gear that is among the best in their class.
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Laura Lisowski |
February 26, 2019
Whether you’re mountaineering or just heading out for some camping or backpacking, these tips and beta will help you reach whatever summit you seek.
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In part four of the Pan American trail, James Barkman explores the fine line between risk and adventure as they continue on their motor tour and mountaineering adventure.
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The newest edition of the Therm-a-Rest Dream Team is a crew of fun-loving, rough-and-tumble outdoor influencers and storytellers that will represent our brand as they adventure this winter season. Introducing the 2019 Winter Dream Team!
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Guiding in the mountains either teaches you to endure suffering or tricks to turn your sufferfest into a suffer-less. Get our pro tips and start venturing better.
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On big polar and mountaineering expeditions, getting eight hours of sleep each night is so important that we base our whole travel schedule around it. Arctic explorer, Eric Larson shares travel stories and how he keeps warm on polar expeditions on the Arctic Ocean.
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A moto-mountaineering adventure leads us into the Canadian Rockies and up the intimidating Mount Robson.
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