How to Prepare for High Altitude & Tips to Prevent Sickness
Whether you’ve set your sights on Mt. Rainier, Denali or the Himalaya, high altitude climbs require extra preparation of your body and mind.
Whether you’ve set your sights on Mt. Rainier, Denali or the Himalaya, high altitude climbs require extra preparation of your body and mind.
How to stay warmer, safer and more comfortable while snow camping.
EDITOR’S NOTE 12/20: The gist of this article is travel – the safety of which is questionable right now, given the current and uncertain trajectory of COVID-19 pandemic. That said, we are dreamers and optimists at heart and we trust there will be brighter days ahead. In the meantime, read on to make some great future plans. As always, please do what’s best for you and those around you by follow current guidelines for travel from the CDC, state and local authorities. Not everyone embraces the onset of winter. If you’re hardcore about warmer weather outdoor pursuits, from hiking, biking, trail running and climbing to paddling, there are parts of the western U.S. that offer respite from the polar vortex. Whether you’re looking to escape the snow entirely or just avoid hauling extra gear, the following places feature exceptional- and diverse- terrain…
New to the idea of extending your backpacking season into winter? Fear not! Here are some helpful tips to get your winter backpacking started on the right foot.
An educated mind is the most important tool in your backcountry kit.
Go into this season with confidence with these tips from the Northwest Avalanche Center.
How to plan, pack and prepare for success in the high mountains
Meet the legendary figure that creates our high-performance shelters.
What it’s like to climb in the big mountains of the Himalaya.