A New Language
Learning to snowboard wasn't coming easy, especially when the motivation wasn't really there ... until Nicole realized that with splitboarding, she...
Jackson On and Off the Mountain
The town of Jackson, Wyoming is a skier’s dream, a bucket list must-visit spot for any snow-chasing lover of winter. There are countless...
How to Choose a Mountain Bike
Kyle Livingston
Mountain bike designs have advanced dramatically in the past 5 years. Find out what kind of bike is best for you: Cross Country, Trail, Enduro, or...
Skiing the Tripoint Alps: Chamonix and Beyond
Davide De Masi, a ten-year resident of Chamonix, runs through some of the high points of the Tripoint area surrounding this hot spot in the Alps.
Running the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim
Heather Laptalo
Heather Laptalo's never accepted limits, so when it came to running the Grand Canyon, she figured, why settle for just rim-to-rim?
How to Choose a Surfboard
Brandon Orloski
Backcountry Gearhead Brandon O. breaks down surfboard selection by wave type and what board shape, style, and size will suit your ability level.
The Guide to Swimwear for Active Women
We put this year’s new suits to the test on a trip to Costa Rica, where we surfed, swam, sunned, hiked, and paddled. We were looking for suits that...
Moksha: The Movie
Moksha, a film presented by AndShesDopeToo, is about the future of Nepali women. Viewers are presented with the cultural and physical landscape of...
Five Lightweight Insulated Jackets We Love
We asked around to find out what Backcountry employess are wearing: The Patagonia Nano Air, Arc'teryx Atom LT, and The North Face Ventrix, to name...
Powder Hunting in Japan
Mitch and Nick went to Hokkaido in search of the legendary Japan powder, only to find themselves in a dry spell. Turns out it doesn't matter that...
Leaving the Resort Behind
He's been thinking and wondering about backcountry touring for years. Finally, Backcountry writer Colin Clancy took the plunge and took a clinic...
The Run of Fire and Ice
Backcountry Ambassador Will Woodward documented Tom Whittle's record-breaking crossing of Iceland on foot. It wasn't easy or at all pretty, but Tom...