Hydrofoiling 101
A beginner’s guide to hydrofoiling and an intro to the gear you need to wake foil and wing foil.
Interview With Queer Nature: Backcountry Trailbreakers
Building Outdoor Relationships, Experiences & Skills For The LGBTQ2S+ Community
How To Be “Pura Vida”
Slow the hustle and manage burnout at work by adapting pura vida, the national life philosophy of Costa Rica, with some tips from the Ticos & Ticas...
How To Take Care Of A Surfboard
Learn about proper surfboard care from our Gearheads and that board will stay ready to ride for years to come.
Our Top MTB Components, Shoes & Apparel Of 2022
We selected our top picks of 2022 for upgrading your steed, refreshing your MTB kit, and choosing accessories to keep you prepared for whatever the...
How To Buy Your First Wakeboard
Buying your first wakeboard? Before you buy, check our tips on what to consider when getting your first board.
Outervention: Costa Rica
Backcountry is bringing customers on a journey of a lifetime to far-flung destinations to disconnect from the hustle and grind, and reconnect with...
June Roundup
The Latest Must-Read Stories
Our May Roundup
Our monthly digest of the best stories from the backcountry and beyond.
Making Your Own Foraged Inks
Looking for a new way to get outside and be creative? Here are some tips for making your own inks out of foraged pigments.
Peanut Butter And Jelly Pocket Pies
Chef Lentine Alexis brings us an easy recipe for an upscale, and portable, take on the classic PB&J.
Dog First Aid In The Backcountry
How to prevent and treat illness and injury in dogs when you’re out in the backcountry, including snake bites, wounds, hypothermia, hyperthermia,...