Arapahoe Basin is determined to open as soon as possible, and now, its welcoming Ikon Base Pass holders with unlimited early-season access. On October 7, the ski resort announced the new perk, stoking the pre-season psych for skiers and riders across Colorado and beyond. 　　25/26 Ikon [Base Pass] now offers unlimited early season skiing and riding at A-Basin from opening...

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　　I clearly remember clicking into the Blizzard Black Pearl 88s for the first time on a bluebird day at Vermont’s Stowe Mountain Resort. Last night had been cold enough for the resort to groom, but on my morning drive, I saw that the maple syrup makers were boiling last night’s sap, which meant Vermont was in full freeze-thaw. The sun...

　　As I was packing for a week of climbing and hiking in France, I faced a challenge. I had to fit everything into a single carry-on. When it came to choosing the one pair of non-climbing shoes I would bring, without hesitation, I reached for my KEEN Seek Trail Runners. The comfort and support of these shoes made them the...

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　　The trails in Americas parks, monuments, and public lands need conservation help now more than ever. With unending budget cuts, staffing issues, and now, a government shutdown paralyzing government-funded agencies, many trails stand to fall into disrepair. Thats where volunteer conservation groups like the Eastern Sierra Conservation Corp (ESCC) step up to fill the gaps. 　　Since 2016, this small but...

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　　Tecnica Mach1 LV 130 ski boots have been a favorite of hard-charging experts for over a decade. They get a first-ever major upgrade this season.For the 2025-2026 edition of the Mach1 LV 130, Tecnica has tweaked the shape and carried over the T-Drive system from its alpine touring boot line. 　　The changes arent earth-shaking, but they also made the boot...

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　　Blasted with gusts of cold air and early April snow, we stared in awe as the glacier ski plane taxied down the Ruth Gorge and took off. Suddenly, we were alone. Thankfully, we found comfort knowing that within the 5 weeks of supplies we had with us, we brought an Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone to keep in touch with family...

　　A few years ago, Berne Brody and Greg Durso met up with some friends to go mountain biking in Vermont. They were approximately 30 seconds into the ride when it came to a grinding halt. Dursos adaptive bike couldnt fit through a narrow gap between two trees. 　　After they cleared that obstacle, they soon had to stop again since the...