Ikon vs. Epic: How the Ski Passes Stack Up Joe Cutts|February 23, 2018 The new collective Ikon Pass goes on sale in March, and skiers will get the best deal if they purchase early.
How are Snowshoes Made? Learn from MSR Mountain Safety Research|February 23, 2018 Built for winter exploration, MSR snowshoes offer high quality, technical performance for everyone from casual winter hikers to serious mountaineers.
Climate Change Threatens $11.3 Billion Snowsports Industry, Protect Our Winters Report Says Michelle Flandreau|February 22, 2018 The winter sports tourism industry in the U.S. added $11.3 billion in economic value and supported more than 191,000 jobs in the winter season of 2015–2016, according to a new report from Protect Our Winters (POW). But warmer winters and decreased snowfall “threaten the livelihood of an entire industry."
I Would But: I Am the Only Person of Color Ambreen Tariq|February 22, 2018 Ambreen Tariq, founder of @BrownPeopleCamping, shares how she is overcoming the “minority barrier" in the outdoors and hopes to inspire others.
Why You Need to Wax Your Skis or Snowboard Ken Knapp|February 21, 2018 If you’ve ever wondered why you need to wax your skis or snowboard, we can help. Learn how wax adds speed, what else it does and get waxing advice.
With Phantom No-Wax Technology, DPS Shakes Up the Ski Industry. Again. Gordy Megroz|February 20, 2018 DPS Skis debuts Phantom, a new technology that'll eliminate the need for ski wax. This isn't the first time DPS has shaken up the ski industry.
Outessa Retreats: What to do While You’re in Town Morgan Tilton|February 19, 2018 Lake Tahoe, California, and the White Mountains of New Hampshire have a bottomless variety of outdoor adventures, creating the perfect settings for the 2018 REI Outessa retreats. We rounded up some of the top spots to visit while you’re in town.
How I fit everything for a two-week trip into one Flash Pack Aer Parris|February 19, 2018 A thru-hiker packs an 18-liter REI Flash Pack for two weeks of adventure travel in Europe. We offer plenty of tips and tricks so you can too.
How Old Should My Baby Be To Go Hiking? Shanti Hodges|February 16, 2018 When a baby enters the picture, new parents often have a lot of fears and questions about hiking. Hike it Baby founder Shanti Hodges shares her top tips.
The New Blueprint for Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast Olivia Dwyer|February 16, 2018 Vermont's Rochester/Randolph Area Sports Trail Alliance works with federal agencies to create new backcountry ski trails in the state.
Wild Ideas Worth Living: Donna Carpenter Shelby Stanger|February 14, 2018 Donna Carpenter on being Burton's CEO, creating an awesome company culture and resisting the new normal. A few weeks ago at the Outdo...
Hand and Skin Care Tips for Climbers Michelle Wallace|February 13, 2018 Good skin—tough and durable yet resilient—is crucial to climbing success. Pro climbers Steph Davis and Brette Harrington share some of their skin care tips with us.