Home Page
Expert Help

Chasing Peacock Bass in the Colombian Amazon

Backcountry Ambassador Ruth Sims journeyed to Colombia in search of Peacock Bass. What she found was the adventure of a lifetime.

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...

Tasty Trail Recipes

Lentine Alexis brings you three mouth-watering meals and snacks perfect for backpacking trips.

Go Light, Cook Right

For seasoned backpackers, there’s a science to trailside cooking when you’re miles from the creature comforts of home.

Find Your Why

We follow elite runner Eric LiPuma as he overcomes adversity during the Leadville Trail 100 Run.

Trip Report: Mountain Biking in Whistler Blackcomb and Squamish

Whistler and Blackcomb, as well as the surrounding area, offers incredible riding for all levels, but is especially well-suited to advanced and...

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: Chasing Powder in Japan

Let us help you plan the perfect trip to chase powder and devour Ramen in Japan this winter with our full guide!

Trip Report: Climbing in Los Angeles

Understand what makes rock climbing in the Los Angeles area worth traveling from around the world for with our guide to the best routes to climb...

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...

Long Day Out

Backcountry GM Will Sladek on the Leadville 100, and the harsh merger of theory and practice.