13 Bikepacking Tips for Your Next Ride Ashley Brown|February 27, 2018 Bikepacking is a great way to explore new places, with the freedom to travel on roads, gravel or singletrack with everything you need strapped to your steed. Check out these tips and tricks to make your bikepacking adventures even better.
Less Snow Means Fewer Ski Days—and a Huge Loss of Cash Megan Michelson|February 27, 2018 A new report from Protect Our Winters looks at the economic impact of climate change on the $11.3 billion snowsports industry.
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.
