Explore Southern Utah's Backcountry
Kanab, a tiny picturesque town nestled in Utah’s sage-studded desert, is a colorful place. It’s known for intensely hued rocks, mysterious slot-canyons, stately junipers, and all-around adven…
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6 Underrated National Parks and Monuments in the West
There's a reason National Parks are called America’s best idea. Setting aside vast expanses of pristine land for timeless preservation provides a refuge for millions of Americans to experienc…
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The Last Outbacks: Exploring Lower 48 Backcountries Where the American Frontier Held Out
From the North Cascades and Great Basin borderlands of Oregon, Nevada, and Idaho to the most obscure depths of the Greater Yellowstone and the Boreal waterways of the Upper Midwest, plenty of…
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10 Amazing (and Attainable) Thru-Hikes Across the Country
Weekend backpacking trips are one of the greatest gifts of the summer. You can get so much in just two to three days: a breathtaking vista, a serene mountain lake, a secluded old-growth fores…
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Seeking Fish, Finding Climate Change
Tales of an Indian Adventure. In Agora, India, Andy Danylchuk, Patagonia Ambassador, and I finished a day of fly fishing on the Assi Ganga River, one of the high headwaters of the Ganges. We ca…
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10 Adventurous Ways to Enjoy the Last Gasp of Winter in Portland
While there's still great skiing to be had, the Pacific Northwest's already abbreviated winter season is quickly melting away, setting the stage for another gorgeous spring. The Portland area…
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Yellowstone Late Winter: Serene Hikes, Wildlife, No Crowds
Late winter in Yellowstone National Park (opens in new window) is its quiet season: no crowds, no noise, just the serenity of awe-inspiring landscapes and the wildlife that inhabit th…
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8 Things You Should Know Before Planning a Vacation to Alta Ski Area
Alta is known for both the quality and quantity of snow it receives—more than 500 inches a year. -Photo courtesy of Alta Located in Little Cottonwood Canyon just outside of Salt Lak…
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How to Pull off a 100-Day Ski Season with a Full-Time Job
By the time I skied my 100th day this season—skinning up Alta at sunset after a rogue May storm dusted the mountain with a few inches of fresh snow—the outing felt both special and normal. Sp…
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Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Jamie Worcester
"Jukebox" Jamie from Boston Ski + Tennis Gets After It. The following is the first of a series of profiles – “Partners Who Inspire” – highlighting friends in the outdoor industries that Ku…
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A Different Type of Heli-Skiing: Heli-Accessed Ski Touring in British Columbia
Heli-skiing is, without question, the snow-seeking pilgrim’s holy grail. Thousands of feet of vertical, bottomless powder, nonexistent crowds, endless terrain choices—it’s no wonder alpine ad…
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Top 11 Spring Skiing Event Picks 2019
Not to Be Missed in Mountains this Spring. While the allure of bluebird skies and warmer temps bring enthusiasts and fair weather fans alike to the mountains. Spring also brings fun events a…
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