What Every Snowshoer Needs to Know About Avalanche Safety
Snowshoeing makes an excellent winter activity. Here’s how to go about it safely.
The Best Backpacking Tent – The MSR® Hubba Hubba™ NX
It’s been a best-seller since its inception more than 15 years ago. But this tent’s most popular feature isn’t what you’d expect.
MSR Cable Picket: How to Build a Snow Anchor
Featuring an attached steel cable, our newest snow picket makes it faster and easier to build a solid mountaineering snow anchor.
Icefields to Oceans: A New Way of Looking at Glaciers
Four scientists and their quest to understand the effects of a melting glacier in an interrelated ecosystem.
FAQ: In freezing temperatures, should I put my fuel canister in water?
It’s all about keeping the canister “warm.”
Chasing the Northern Lights: How to see the Aurora Borealis
Seeing the aurora has a few prerequisites, including location and a willingness to stay up late.
Water Treatment 101: When & Why Should I Treat Backcountry Water?
The only real way to verify that your water is safe to drink is to treat it. And the effort it takes to treat water is minor compared to the complications of illness.
Water Treatment 101: Understanding Giardia
Demystifying the nasty bug that’s responsible for beaver fever.
Is It Safe To Drink Your Urine?
In a life-or-death backcountry situation, should you filter and drink your pee to stay alive?