The mud, creek crossings, and patches of snow were unavoidable as we squished along the trail using our poles for balance. Our A-framed skis stuck up amid the surrounding willow bushes. Ahead, we could see our snow-covered objective, still miles away. 　　I glanced down at my mud-caked Zamberlan 1996 Vioz Lux Hiking Boots — an upgrade to the original launched in...

　　Staying warm this winter starts from the ground up, and weve been testing the best base layers for men all season to pad out your closet. From high-output ski-hill romps to tucking into something warmer to tend the woodstove, weve settled on the top 12 sets of tops and bottoms that will get you through to spring in fine fashion....

　　Backcountry Hunters Anglers: Up to 50% Off 　　 　　(Photos/Danner, BruTrek) Now, heres a sale you can feel good about. All the proceeds from Backcountry Hunters Anglers annual Yard Sale support the nonprofits mission to support public land use. The sale runs through November 4 and includes great deals on Danner, Duck Camp, Lacrosse, and more. 　　Case in point: a pair...

　　This week, two fortunate winners will each receive a pair of KEEN Zionic Waterproof Hiking shoes — one mens and one womens — each valued at an MSRP of $160. 　　The Zionic Waterproof Hiking shoes from KEEN are designed to be light on the foot and agile on the trail. 　　Find out more about these fast and light hiking shoes...

　　I have too many day packs. Some days, choosing one feels like a choice between six of one and half a dozen of the other. But the Seek Outside Silverton 2300 hit me like a breath of fresh air. 　　By the standards of ultralight day packs, the Silverton 2300 is well-made, though not revolutionary, with a high-tech ultragrid fabric and...

　　In our search for the best thermoses on the market, we considered all types: from tacklebox classics to modern drink movers. We narrowed it down to the best-of-the-best according to durability, leakproofness, heat retention, and capacity. And before were done, we pit each thermos against the other in our temperature retention test: scrutinizing manufacturers claims and finding out for ourselves...

　　For Mountain Hardwears annual photo clinic, improving representation in outdoor photography isnt about whos in front of the camera. Its about whos holding it. 　　Applications are now open for the 5th annual Open Aperture Photo Clinic, a training and mentorship program for aspiring outdoor photographers from underrepresented communities. This year’s clinic, scheduled for April 2025, marks the program’s first focus...

　　Decathlon Forclaz Jackets offer a wide range of insulation and performance for your winter treks. The Forclaz name indicates a line of Decathlon goods designed with hiking and backpacking in mind. (It is an extension of the French word for narrow passages between mountains.) 　　The numbers that follow Beyond the Forclaz name, like MT500 and MT900, hint at the level...

　　Palisades Tahoe and Alpenglow Expeditions want more people to have access to avalanche rescue skills. So, the two companies are launching a program for the 2024-2025 winter at the resort, offering a lift-accessed AIARE avalanche rescue course. Its a first for both Palisades Tahoe and the local mountain guiding company. 　　Avalanches can happen anywhere, even at a resort — as...

　　I purchased the NEMO Jazz 30 Double sleeping bag with comfort as my priority. Of course, I wanted a bag that would be warm as well. Given how much time my boyfriend and I spend outdoors together, we also wanted something to accommodate both of us. We invested in the Jazz Double along with theRoamer 2 sleeping pad,and it was...

　　The mud, creek crossings, and patches of snow were unavoidable as we squished along the trail using our poles for balance. Our A-framed skis stuck up amid the surrounding willow bushes. Ahead, we could see our snow-covered objective, still miles away. 　　I glanced down at my mud-caked Zamberlan 1996 Voiz Lux Hiking Boots — an upgrade to the original launched in...

　　When you want to become the best at something, you have to dedicate yourself fully to it. You have to immerse yourself in your goal and put all of your energy into tenaciously pursuing it. 　　For Nikolai Shirmer, that meant carrying jugs of water up a mountain all summer long, trail running, lifting weights, practicing alpine rope techniques, riding road...