Hummel family lore holds that when my brothers and I were kids, my parents went to a garage sale and bought the entire family skis for $20. That was in 1983. I ...
So you think you’re too old, too out of shape, too fearful to try mountain biking? Think again. Mountain biking is perfect for all levels of experience, fitness...
Drifting in our canoes through the lower reaches of New England’s gentle Magalloway River, in the heart of the Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, we are not surp...
As a ski photographer, my livelihood depends on the snow and finding the best conditions. I obsess all winter long over the weather.
Last winter was a diffic...
Look at the surface of your waterproof jacket next time you’re out in the rain. Does the exterior soak up water like a towel? This phenomenon is called “wetting...
Racing down single track, leaning hard into berms, sending it over roots and drops–these are a few of our favorite things about mountain biking.
Last weekend...
An activity tracker can help you reach your fitness goals, work out more effectively and have a lot of fun along the way. Ready to give one a try? Check out the...
Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) technology is a big topic of conversation in the world of helmets right now.
For both cycling and snowsport...
One of the most intimidating things about starting to lead outside is all of the gear involved. There are a lot of systems to learn and a lot of gear needed to ...
Our first trek in New Zealand literally ended in disaster. We noticed the clouds building as we started to hike the popular Abel Tasman Coast Track, but nothing...
I’ve never lived in an area known for its great outdoor environment. I’ve never roamed rolling mountaintops or hiked from sunup until sundown.
My ability...
Hilary and I took the WhisperLite Universal stove on two trips this summer—a 10-day bike tour in Norway, and a seven-day backpacking trip in Wyoming’s Wind Rive...
