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A Travel Guide to Winter Adventure in Quebec's Chic-Choc Mountains
In Quebec's Chic-Choc Mountains, Wild Winter Adventure Awaits

Seeking late-season snowfall, our writer headed to Eastern Canada for a joyous week of snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, and maple syrup tastings.

Photographer Alex Krowiak on the Unique Challenge of Documenting Antarctica
The Sublime Challenge of Photographing Glaciers in Antarctica

How a trip to Antarctica gave this former National Geographic Expeditions guide a new perspective on the work of past explorers like Frank Hurley

Outlandish Community Building at New York's Only Black-Owned Outdoor Store
New York's Only Black-Owned Outdoor Store Reflects on Two Years of Community Building

A conversation with the founders of Brooklyn gear shop Outlandish on creating a hub for gear lovers, making the outdoors more accessible, and more

Mount Elbert Winter Hiking Guide: Tackling the Classic Colorado 14er
A Winter Hiking Guide to Colorado's Tallest Mountain and Classic 14er, Mount Elbert

Which route to take, what to wear, and all else to know about summiting the tallest mountain in Colorado (and 2nd highest in the continental U.S.)

The Best Outdoor Brands from the U.S. and Canada, According to the Experts
The Best Outdoor Brands for Hikers, Campers, and Climbers

Our gear expert has tested thousands of rain shells, day packs, and base layers over the last few decades. Here are the labels he trusts the most.

The Black Crows Powder Hunter Ski Collection Lives Up to Its Name
Black Crows Releases New Limited-Edition Ski Kit for Deep Powder Days

Special collection of skis, poles, and pack designed for those who travel the globe chasing storm cycles in search of the best powder skiing

Arc'teryx Alpha SV Guide: Why the Famous Jacket Cost $900 (and Is Worth It)
Why the Legendary Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket Cost $900 (and Is Worth It)

Since its initial release in 1998, the Alpha SV has been the yard stick by which all other rain shells are measured. Our gear expert explains why

The 15 Best Lake Tahoe Cabin Rentals for Year-Round Getaways
The 15 Best Lake Tahoe Cabin Rentals on Airbnb for Year-Round Escapes

From South Lake to Tahoe City to Incline Village, here's our top cabin picks for outdoorsy R&R surrounding North America’s largest alpine lake

Lessons Learned From Living and Working in Joshua Tree National Park
How Moving to Joshua Tree Made Me a More Patient, Resilient Person

To create and thrive in the magical Mojave desert one must adapt to the unique rhythms of the sun, the seasons, the otherworldly landscape

Ultralight Down Jacket Guide: Material, Construction, Care Tips & Top Picks
Light as Air, Warm as a Furnace: A Guide to the Best Ultralight Down Jackets

Everything you should know about lightweight down jackets, from how they're made—and what they're made of—to tested and approved recommendations

Outbound Stowe Review: A Retro Vermont Motel Reinvented for Outdoor Lovers
Modern Design Meets the Mountains at This Retro Motel near Stowe, Vermont

A first hand look at Outbound Hotels’ new property, where A-frame cabins and easy access to skiing, hiking, and mtb trails lets you live like a local

I Hate Roller Bags. But I Love the New Mystery Ranch Mission Wheelie
I Hate Roller Bags. But I Love the New Mystery Ranch Mission Wheelie

How one gnarly cross-country trip with this rugged rolling duffel bag changed my perspective on checked bags after a lifetime of carry-on-only living