How to layer properly in the backcountry
I have always had a passion for the outdoors. Ever since I was small, I loved being outside, exploring every nook and cranny of the woods behind my house or getting lost in the...
I have always had a passion for the outdoors. Ever since I was small, I loved being outside, exploring every nook and cranny of the woods behind my house or getting lost in the...
If you’re a skier or into adventure sports, you know that Chamonix France is the epicenter of the world. In the summer you have wingsuit flyers, paragliders, and rock climbers crawling all over town...
If you’re heading out for a day skiing or snowboarding in the mountains, you need a good pair of goggles to protect your eyes and help you see well throughout the day. This article...
Are you heading out skiing for the first time and wondering what you should wear? Most importantly you should optimize for comfort, especially for warmth and dryness. You also do not want to look...
Ever feel like that newbie at the gym when doing a new sport? Well. There is no better way to feel that way at the climbing gym than if you are wearing socks with...
Ski season is fast approaching, and so it’s time to start thinking about if your legs will be in good enough shape starting out this ski season. Unless you live in or near a...
Having correct fitting rock climbing shoes is paramount to a good climbing experience, especially when you are just starting out. That said, as you progress through your climbing career you’ll also find that different...
If you’ve never owned a pair of climbing shoes, you’re probably a bit lost as to what to look for. You go to the store (REI, wherever) and are faced with a wall of...
I went on a bike ride with a friend recently, the first one I’ve been on in way too long (at least five months). We rode outside of Morrison, Colorado which you may know...
We all want to get stronger hands and bodies for rock climbing. Whether you’re a 5.7 climber or a 5.14 crusher, you have a project you’re working on that you’re just not strong enough to send...
Whether you’re just starting your rock climbing fixation or have been at it for years, your hands are going to get sore. In fact, I’m writing this post the day after a hard bouldering...
Just came across this hot deal. One of the most highly rated lightweight hooded jackets, the North Face’s Thermoball, is 50% off at backcountry.com! Link
Have you always wanted to get started rock climbing, but are intimidated and unsure where to start? If you’re looking to get active again, or simply pick up a new sport, rock climbing can...