Each year, millions of skiers and snowboarders head into the North American backcountry. These avalanche classes give them the education to stay safe. … [Read more...]
Outdoor Brands Want You to Advocate for the Outdoors
Erin Gaines, KEEN’s advocacy manager, is the newest leader in a growing trend of advocacy inside the outdoor industry. … [Read more...]
KEEN Wants to Hear Your Public Lands Story
KEEN invites you on a public lands camping trip. Its goal? Simple: Share stories from diverse perspectives and deepen our understanding of what public lands mean to us. … [Read more...]
Unbounded: Wilderness Controversies in Patagonia
One film crew trekked for four months through one of the most rugged trails in the world. Their goal? To uncover the greatest threats to the Patagonian people and wilderness. … [Read more...]
6 Mistakes From My First Bikepacking Trip
Desolate campsites, gorgeous scenery: Bikepacking takes you faster than hiking to places you can’t reach by car. Before you go, learn from the mistakes I made during my first two-wheeled camping adventure. … [Read more...]
What You Don’t Learn in Level 1 Avalanche Course
A beginner’s avalanche course is critical for backcountry ski safety, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Here, AIARE instructor Jason Maurer detailed 12 critical skills you won’t learn in an introductory class. … [Read more...]
Fishing Needs More Women: This is Why
Fishing has traditionally been a boys’ club. But more women are challenging norms and carving out our own space at the fishing hole. This is why it’s a great thing. … [Read more...]
First KEEN Boot For Women: Terradora Put To Test
KEEN’s debut hiking boot for women is lightweight and looks good. We tested a pair on the trail and around town. … [Read more...]
The Unknown Woman Taking the Ultra World By Storm
Courtney Dauwalter leapt onto the podium of some of the toughest races in North America and is beginning to make a splash. … [Read more...]