The Flip Side – Volume 6
Stories to Keep You Outdoor-Inspired in Our New Normal
8 Classic Reads We’re Returning to Right Now
We’ll be honest—we’ve been doing our fair share of binge-watching lately. And even if most of what we’ve been watching is about the outdoors, we...
5 Ways to Keep the Spirit of Adventure Going
Whether you’re social distancing or just stuck inside waiting for conditions to change, here are some ways to keep the spirit of adventure going...
Yurt Trip Tips
Plan a yurt ski trip, from how to find the right yurt and what gear you’ll need to how to plan yurt trip meals.
How to Choose the Best Ski or Snowboard Travel Bag
Get the best way to travel with ski equipment, including the top snowboard and ski travel bags.
5 Ski Resorts With the Best Spring Scenes
Planning a spring ski trip? Check out this list of ski resorts with the best spring scenes—sourced by Backcountry employees.
Backcountry Picks: The Top 10 Mountain Bike Trails in the U.S.
From Utah's Horsethief mountain bike trails to the singletrack of East Burke, VT, here are our top ten mountain bike trails.
How to Go Surfing and Snowboarding / Skiing on the Same Vancouver Island Trip
Go surfing and snowboarding or skiing—even on the same day—on a trip to Vancouver Island.
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.
Friends in High Places
Get the recap of an ascent of Nevado Sajama, the tallest mountain in Bolivia, by an all-female, unsupported team.
Gearhead Adventures: A Moab Escape
Climbing, camping, off-roading. Backcountry Gearhead Kevin fit in quite a few adventures on his trip to the Moab desert. Here’s the story.
Where Does Your Merino Wool Come From?
Backcountry employees travel to New Zealand with Smartwool to get the facts about sustainable merino wool.