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On Location: El Chaltén

We wake at 6am to the faint jingle of Lorna’s watch muffled by her sleeping bag. My body creaks as I pull my sore arms from my sides, grab my headlamp, and light the JetBoil that I had carefully placed outside our tent the night before...
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DPS Skis Wailer 106 Tour1 Review

Last Updated: October 12, 2018

Utah-based DPS is best known for their powder skis designed for big lines and face shots. But for those who like to earn their turns, most are simply too heavy to haul up thousands of feet...
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Arc’teryx Norvan Jacket Review

Last Updated: October 11, 2018

Arc’teryx continues to push the boundaries of weight and weatherproofing with its varied lineup of jackets, and at just 7.6 ounces, the Norvan is one of the lightest hardshells...
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Fall Backpacking in Salt Creek Canyon

Last Updated: October 9, 2018

Tracing canyon bottoms and following passageways carved by water and time, Utah’s trails meander across the state, connecting one dramatic landscape to the next...
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Arc'teryx Firebee AR Review

Last Updated: October 8, 2018

Arc’teryx rarely misses the mark with quality, performance-oriented gear, and the Firebee AR is no exception. This winter parka is the whole package: it’s loaded with premium down, and offers excellent weather resistance and impressive packability...
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Exploring Utah's Dark Canyon Wilderness

Last Updated: October 4, 2018

I was poking around the internet, wasting time as usual, getting too steamed about a world too far beyond my control. Bears Ears. Politics. Scanning through an uplifting article...
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Sarah Uhl: Artist, Activist, and Joy Evangelist

Last Updated: September 21, 2018

Sarah Uhl calls herself an artist, activist, and joy evangelist. That's quite the job description, and yet she’s pulling it off, brush stroke by brush stroke. A plein air painter from Carbondale, CO...
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Big Agnes Copper Spur 3 Platinum Tent Review

Last Updated: September 18, 2018

The Copper Spur line has been revered for years, and for those who want to cut even more weight, Big Agnes launched high-end Platinum versions. We took the three-person model on a bikepacking adventure...
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Lenses and Focal Lengths for Landscapes

Last Updated: August 25, 2018

Choosing lenses and focal lengths for landscape photography has a lot of layers, and it’s a topic I wish I researched more before jumping in. Accordingly, below is detailed information...
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10 Great Micro Four Thirds Lenses

Last Updated: August 8, 2018

Micro Four Thirds cameras have exploded in popularity of late, and there is a wide variety of lens options on the market from budget to professional. Our picks for the best Micro Four Thirds lenses below...
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Arc'teryx Alpha SL Review

Last Updated: August 1, 2018

Alpha or Beta, SL, FL, or LT—no matter the combination of letters, Arc’teryx jackets are highly tailored for their intended use. The Alpha SL is their lightest and most packable hardshell and Arc’teryx’s answer to emergency...
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Mountain Hardwear StretchDown Hooded Review

Last Updated: July 30, 2018

Down jackets have a reputation for being bulky, restrictive, and fragile, and therefore often stay on the ground or stuffed away in a pack during a day of...