My attitude started to flirt with irritability. The whiney tone flowed over Eric Larsen, polar explorer, like water. He was completely in his element and cool headed. But as I looked around, what was most concerning to me was the lack of snow. … [Read more...]
Utah’s Ancient Portals Pull Me To The Present
Ten hours had passed since we left our parked car in the middle-of-nowhere desert in southern Utah to enter Buckskin Gulch: a 15-mile slot canyon that is the longest in the U.S. and possibly worldwide. … [Read more...]
TrailFork Creates Custom Meals for Adventures
This Boulder-based company makes health- and eco-conscious meals for every kind of adventurer. … [Read more...]
First Look: Salomon robots customize shoes
Could personalized products change global manufacturing? Salomon says yes. … [Read more...]
Bucket List: Crested Butte’s Maroon Hut
We skied into a Dalmatian coat of scattered wood-frame buildingscushioned by a white blanket of deep snow. To my left, a small cabin with dulled evergreen frames and upside-down antlers nailed above the front door was righteously called, Paradise, denoted by its sign and dated back to 1935. … [Read more...]
The Only Single-Origin, Verified Wool Clothing Company
The secret behind Duckworth—a progressive outdoor apparel company based out of Bozeman, Montana—is its fine Rambouillet merino wool fiber. But the deepest thread of the brand’s existence actually links back to skiing. … [Read more...]
The Tarahumara Are Being Displaced
Tarahumara are one of the last remaining cultures in North America who rely on subsistence agriculture — meaning they're especially vulnerable to Mexico's years-long drought. … [Read more...]
5 Snowboard Trends For 2018
You’ve heard the phrase paradox of choice. You’re walking down the shopping aisle, and you start to feel slightly overwhelmed. There’re just WAY too many options. Right? Uh—nope, not always true. … [Read more...]
Climate Change: What To Do Next
Dr. Naomi Oreskes encourages industry to keep fighting. … [Read more...]