Cook County’s Best Kept Secret Seth Putnam|April 26, 2019 Nearly 70,000 acres of forest preserves blanket Chicagoland. Why do many Chicagoans overlook them?
This Race Tests the Limits of Human Endurance Amanda Loudin|April 26, 2019 The forbidding Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra race provides more than just an athletic challenge. Here’s what scientists are learning from the event.
Reviewed: Black Diamond Alex Honnold Signature Spatula Aer Parris|April 23, 2019 Alex Honnold and Black Diamond teamed up to create the perfect backcountry spatula. After hundreds of hours of field testing, we bring you our review.
Squaring Travel with Conservation in Torres del Paine Nick Davidson|April 23, 2019 Some 250,000 trekkers stomp through Torres del Paine each year and collectively strain the park’s aging infrastructure—but these visitors sought to help.
Training the Next Generation of Mountaineers Jess Daddio|April 23, 2019 Kids these days have ample opportunities to learn skills required for backcountry travel, from mountaineering to rock climbing to wilderness first aid.
Proficient in Parks Shanti Hodges|April 22, 2019 The Junior Ranger Program is the National Park Service’s curriculum for kids ages 5–13; here's how some families are using it as an educational tool.
How to Explore Sequoia National Park Patrick Hutchison|April 22, 2019 Use this destination guide to plan your next trip to the majestic sequoias, granite domes, and alpine landscapes of Sequoia National Park.
4 Things to Get Excited About for Mountain Bike Season Tony Gill|April 22, 2019 A little preparation goes a long way, so we asked a few experts what they do to get the most from the best aspects of mountain bike season.
The South Beyond 6,000 is the Southeast’s Toughest Hiking Challenge Graham Averill|April 18, 2019 A mission that leads hikers up some of the tallest mountains on the East Coast has attracted the interest of runners looking to set a speed record.
Best Hikes Near Austin Kristen Arendt|April 17, 2019 With miles of downtown trails and plenty of hikes to choose from in the nearby Texas Hill Country, Austin provides many options for hikers to explore.
Trevor Kennison: The Skier Everyone is Talking About Megan Michelson|April 17, 2019 He was paralyzed in a snowboarding accident in 2014. That didn’t stop him from checking off his dream of skiing Jackson Hole’s legendary Corbet’s Couloir this winter.
The 8 Essentials You Need for Spring Skiing and Riding Robert Pursell|April 16, 2019 ’Tis the season for long days, corn snow and après-ski tailgate sessions in the parking lot. Here’s the gear you need to make the most of the spring season.
