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Facing Fear and Learning to Surf in Costa Rica

January 10, 2020 by Morgan Tilton

On a dream trip, I grapple with a near-broken foot and mental barriers to catch my first thrilling wave--with a little help. … [Read more...]

Backcountry Beacons

January 6, 2020 by Morgan Tilton

It's that exciting, hair-raising time to re-glue skins, waterproof outerwear and wax skis. More important, though, is recharging the backcountry brain with daily avalanche forecasts, avalanche burial drills, and beacon checks. … [Read more...]

Beacon Blues

January 2, 2020 by Morgan Tilton

Pro guide and avalanche instructor Karin Pocock outlines the biggest transceiver mistakes and how you can avoid them. … [Read more...]

Splitboard Heaven

January 2, 2020 by Morgan Tilton

Colorado's backcountry snowboarding rally is all about community. … [Read more...]

Family-friendly Backcountry Day at Monarch Mountain

January 2, 2020 by Morgan Tilton

As off-piste exploration rises in popularity, this Colorado ski resort is spearheading education in-bounds to help recreationists sharpen their safety skills. … [Read more...]

Wild and Broken: First SUP Descent of Escalante

December 29, 2019 by Morgan Tilton

A chronicle of the first-ever standup paddleboard expedition of the wild 100-mile Escalante River, completed by four friends and I, in 2016. … [Read more...]

Cut Single-Use Plastic: Eco-Friendly Travel Essentials

December 18, 2019 by Morgan Tilton

Stay healthy and eco-friendly with these simple adventure accessories at home and abroad. … [Read more...]

Rowing the World’s Wildest Rivers: Jarbidge-Bruneau

December 11, 2019 by Morgan Tilton

The Jarbidge-Bruneau was ranked among the Top 10 adventures in the world by National Geographic. This spring, I rafted these two back-to-back waterways to find out why. … [Read more...]

The Best Downhill Skis According to Ski Patrollers

December 6, 2019 by Morgan Tilton

From barren, shark traverses to rescuing injured riders, ski patrollers need gear that stands up on the mountain. These are the best downhill skis according to ski patrollers nationwide. … [Read more...]

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About Morgan

Morgan Tilton is an award-winning adventure journalist, mountain athlete, and explorer.

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