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Tips for Great Winter Photography

Last Updated: December 14, 2018

Winter is one of most rewarding yet challenging environments to shoot in as a photographer. From battling harsh conditions to managing moisture and making batteries last, there are...
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Review: Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 110 W

Last Updated: November 9, 2018

With backcountry skiing on the rise and many downhillers opting for touring set-ups, the lines between alpine and AT gear have begun to blur. In the ski boot world, one result is “crossover” models...
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Bikepacking Mongolia’s Khangai Mountains

“Do you think that rain is coming our way?” We pedal under the bright sun, constantly glancing nervously over our shoulders as if being chased by a predator. Behind us, dark gray streaks stretch vertically from ground to sky. Ahead, a rainbow frames...
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Homegrown: Misty Mountain Threadworks

Last Updated: October 25, 2018

Misty Mountain's headquarters in the hills of Western North Carolina is not the kind of place you just stumble upon. It's the kind of place you set off to find. And when you arrive...
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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...