Kids Outgrow Their Ski Gear: Here’s What to Do With It
Your (or your kids’) past-season gear can keep a kid warm and dry during their first ski or snowboard lesson via SOS Outreach and the SHRED Foundation.
From Cynic to Obsessed: 10 Reasons to Try Trekking Poles
Most people view trekking poles as only for the injured or the elderly. And there’s stigma around a ‘need’ for poles. So we’re shedding light on the awesomeness of trekking poles.
How to Choose Snowshoes: A First-Time Guide
Whether you are looking for an affordable way to enjoy the snow, or need another tool for your summit adventures, the perfect snowshoes can be a versatile addition to your gear closet. Learn how to choose the best snowshoes here.
Backcountry Skiing: A Beginner’s Guide
This beginner’s guide to backcountry skiing and snowboarding goes beyond the gear. It includes everything I wish someone had told me before I got into the backcountry for the first time.
How to Read a Topographic Map: The Keys to Deciphering Your Way
With today’s access to apps that have GPS tracking along mapped routes, a large population of outdoor recreationists finds themselves unfamiliar with how to read a good ol’ paper topographic map. Having a topo map on any adventure, including day hikes at a local park, can provide a huge advantage.
How to Use Walkie-Talkies
Whether on the chairlift at your local ski hill in the snow, in your four-wheel rig crawling over rocks in the woods, or paddling your kayak on still water, walkie-talkies are a handy piece of gear — if you know how to use them.
Kayaking for Beginners: An Essential Checklist
This is the gear you need to start kayaking.
