Our Top 10 U.S. Destinations for the New Decade
Are you looking for more adventures to fill the new decade? Here are 10 U.S. travel destinations to visit in the 2020s.
Backcountry Adventure Sponsorship: Victor Chilson
Find out how one Backcountry employee took on the Grand Traverse Mountain Run in Crested Butte with the help of the company’s new adventure prize.
A Life Outside
Some towns just do it better. Here’s our five best outdoor towns and cities that prioritize time in nature.
Gearhead Picks: Garmin Forerunner 645 Music GPS
Gearhead Ashleigh McClary talks navigation and sport tracking with the Garmin 645.
Gearhead Picks: Backcountry Canyonlands Jacket
Backcountry Gearhead Ashleigh McClary is an avid hiker, and there’s one piece of gear she won’t leave home without: the Canyonlands Jacket. Find...
Gearhead Picks: Ventrix Light Fleece Hoodie
What makes The North Face Ventrix Light Fleece Hybrid Hoodie so perfect for high-output adventures? This Backcountry Gearhead has the answer.
Working Out to Get Out
Every exercise you see here is great prep for any number of outdoor activities, and each movement is sure to leave you feeling plenty sore.
How to Incorporate the Outdoors into Your Work
Pete Labore, Chief Operating Officer at Backcountry, shares his top tips for building time outside into your workday.
Krar Ride & Run Q&A
We caught up with endurance athlete Rob Krar who recently overcame a debilitating knee injury to take a first-place finish at the Leadville Trail...
Find Your Why
We follow elite runner Eric LiPuma as he overcomes adversity during the Leadville Trail 100 Run.
Trip Report: Running in the Canadian Rockies
In spite of the cool temps, Banff is a runner's dream, with routes circling stunning alpine lakes, climbs up singletrack switchbacks through the...
Trip Report: Antelope Island Trail Running
When the Columbia Directors of Toughness made a pit stop in Salt Lake City, we took a few hours away from the office to give them a taste of what...