Reading Time: 4 minutes Picture a hiker. You probably envision the silhouette of someone ascending a mountain with a hiking stick in hand. Trekking poles have long been essential […]
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Unveiling the Differences When it comes to climbing, safety is paramount. A crucial component of climbing safety lies in the belay device. The belay device […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes The debate surrounding polyester and polyamide has been around for years. Both materials have their own unique set of benefits and drawbacks, which can make […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes Whether you’re an avid freeride skier pursuing big steep lines or a casual snowshoer going for a snowy wilderness hike, you need to know how […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes The Uncle Bud’s Hut, part of the 10th Mountain Hut System in Colorado, lies at 11,380 feet. That’s HIGH! And if I remember correctly, the […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes We all need a little help finding the perfect gift for our outdoorsy friends and family. Check out a few of our suggestions for some inspiration!
Reading Time: 6 minutes About Norrøna History Outdoor enthusiast, Jørgen Jørgensen, was on the hunt for durable equipment that could stand up against the harsh Norwegian winters. This search […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes Taking care of a forest is a complicated balance of managing forest health, human impact, and interagency collaborations. Within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, there are […]
Reading Time: 6 minutes Anyone who’s enjoyed clear days around Jackson Hole is familiar with how the Grand Teton dominates the area’s skyline. Rising hundreds of feet over the […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes Backpacking in the Uintas: Multiple Days Planning for more than one day and night in the backcountry is a skill that improves with time. As […]
Reading Time: 6 minutes Backpacking in the Uintas: Two Days After going over some of the basics of a day hike in the previous article, let’s get into advanced […]
Reading Time: 5 minutes These phrases may seem like no-brainers: ‘pack it in—pack it out’ and ‘leave no trace’. However, in the middle of the twentieth century littering was […]