Backcountry

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Solo Hiking Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Solo Hiking Washington's Iconic Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Just east of Seattle exists a picturesque wonderland of glacial lakes and wild goat herds

Gear Review: North St. Davis Daypack
Gear Review: North St. Davis Daypack

A lightweight, minimal roll top rucksack made in Portland, Oregon for use by boys and girls alike

Japanuary Ski Touring in Hokkaido
22 Film Photos Define the Dream of Ski Touring in Japan

The annual pilgrimage to ski Hokkaido's famed backcountry once again proves legendary

How to Get the Most From Your Next Colorado Ski Vacation
10 Dos & Don'ts for Getting the Most From Your Next Ski Vacation

Two former snowboard bums lay down the unwritten laws from one of our favorite ski towns

Overnight Snowshoeing Outside Seattle
Photo Essay: Backcountry Hut Snowshoeing Outside Seattle

Swapping city blues for white wonderland in Mount Rainier National Forest

Splitboarding in Central Colorado
Photo Essay: Central Colorado Splitboarding

Backcountry touring and secret stash slashing deep in the Gunnison National Forest

How Signal Snowboards Changed an Industry With Subscriptions
How Signal Changed Snowboarding With a Simple Idea

Owner Dave Lee discusses how he took his imprint from snowboard manufacturer to content producer and now subscription service innovator

The Best Weatherproof Commuter Backpack, by Everlane
Meet The Weatherproof Commuter Pack for Minimalists

A perfectly simple—and affordable—unisex backpack designed everyday carry

Camping and Fishing in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Canoe Camping in Minnesota's Iconic Boundary Waters Canoe Area

A multi-day canoe trip to document the celebrated natural area's rare beauty in an effort to help protect it

Gear Review: Fjällräven Keb Eco-Shell Jacket
Gear Review: Fjällräven Keb Jacket

A clean, waterproof shell made from recycled fabric for long, wet days in town and on the trail

Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Max SV Air Mattress
Gear Review: New NeoAir XLite Max SV from Therm-a-Rest

A lightweight, 3-season pad capable of being inflated in mere seconds

Bushwhacking Across the High Sierra
Photo Essay: High Sierra Bushwhacking

Capping 3 months of Yosemite backcountry living with a mellow 30 miler