My best holiday ever was one during which I didn’t cook a turkey, watch football or celebrate with a single relative. It happened in the early 1990s, when I was...
Wonder how Sweetgrass Productions brought colorful perspective to night skiing in its Afterglow - The Film? Investing time and energy to produce a ski movie wit...
Off the coast of Norway, the balmy currents of the Atlantic Ocean’s Gulf Stream warm the Lofoten Islands.
This is important to the region when it comes to we...
Waterfalls are one of the most majestic displays of pure and untamed natural beauty. Whether roaring and powerfully throwing water over a ledge or quietly filli...
A wise old mountain man once told me, “You start your life off in the mountains with a handful of luck, and hopefully you gain a handful of knowledge before you...
We’ve all seen that couple on the ski slope or mountain bike trail.
You know, the two people screaming at each other? One person is scared to death, the part...
Previously I wrote on bike and gear recommendations for winter commuting. This column focuses on techniques I employ to pedal through the Minnesota winter, no m...
Struggling to find a great holiday gift? We’ve all been there. Peruse a few of our Pinterest boards for inspiration. From griddles to campfire popcorn poppers, ...
As an avalanche controller, Kevin Fogolin gets to work and ski in some of the most spectacular mountains on earth.
Follow him on his job as he brings down so...
As daylight slowly begins to wane and evening temperatures become fleece-and-warm-thermos worthy, the California wilderness is at its absolute best.
For both c...
The big question right now for outdoor enthusiasts in the western U.S. is how much snow will fall this winter.
Last year was a mixed bag, with snow drought c...
What do single-track, bat colonies and stargazing have in common? They’re the things you can find on this round of REI’s favorite outdoor places. Check out why ...
