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The 10 Best Bouldering Shoes to Help Send Your Next Project
The 10 Best Bouldering Shoes, Tested & Approved

Rigorously tested, this comprehensive collection of climbing shoes are our top picks for nailing bouldering projects at your local gym or outdoor crag

Arc’teryx Procline Pants Review: Backcountry Comfort in Any Conditions
Tested: Arc'teryx Ski Pants Provide Comfort Through an Unpredictable Vermont Winter

These windproof, water-resistant, breathable softshell ski pants promise to go uphill and downhill in any condition, so we found out for ourselves

Winter 2023 Preview: 6 New Gear Picks to Look Forward To
6 Exciting New Gear Picks to Look Forward To Come Winter 2023

Get a glimpse at what a handful of renowned outdoor brands have in the works for next fall, from lifestyle product to backcountry gear

In the High Desert, This Shipping Container Home is a Cozy Outpost
This Shipping Container Home Sits on the Grounds of a Nature Conservatory, Lightly

Two 40' foot shipping containers were combined to create this off-grid cabin in California's high desert

Photo Essay: Vermont Sidecountry Through the Lens of a Stowe Local
19 Film Photos Show Life As a Local in the Mountains of Northern Vermont

Reflecting on 25 years spent snowboarding in, on, and around the dense forests of Mount Mansfield, Vermont's tallest Peak

10 Minimalist Approach Shoes for Everyday Wear
10 Design-Driven Approach Shoes for Everyday Wear

Technical footwear to help you conquer the approach to the crag—or the subway—without looking like a complete nerd

14 Winter Camping Gear Essentials for a More Comfortable Adventure
14 Winter Camping Gear Essentials for More Comfortable Cold Weather Adventures

Suggested tents, sleeping bags, stoves, and more, capable of making camping a year-round activity

9 Rock Climbing Gear Essentials for Bouldering at the Gym & Outdoors
All the Climbing Gear You Need to Start Bouldering This Season

The best boulder-specific climbing staples for newbies, gym rats, and everyone in between

MEC Backcountry Apex Collection Blends Heritage Design and Modern Tech
MEC’s Backcountry-Focused Apex Collection Pairs 90s Design & Modern Tech

Canada’s original outdoor gear store digs into the archives for their latest line of limited edition outerwear and apparel

Nonprofit The Outdoorist Oath Launches to Educate & Empower Community
New Nonprofit 'The Oath' Empowers Outdoorists from All Walks of Life

Co-founded by Teresa Baker, Pattie Gonia, and José G. González, the platform aims to help create a more inclusive outdoor community

Photo Essay: What It's Like to Be a USFS Wilderness Ranger Intern
Photo Essay: What It's Like to Be a USFS Wilderness Ranger Intern

A firsthand account of two rugged months spent living and working with the Forest Service in California's famed John Muir Wilderness

Pop-Up Tents: Everything You Need To Know About This Camping Classic
Streamline Your Casual Camping Efforts With an Instant Pop-up Tent

Instead of fumbling with poles, pop-up tents easily assemble thanks to innovative "pop up" design and tech