By Ryan Jordan on November 17 in Techniques »
TechniquesEpisode 3: The first big snowfall of the season (in September!) had us traversing the Hyalite-Cottonwood divide for snow hiking and camping.
By Darin Banner on November 17 in Gear »
ReviewsGoLite Footwear has developed a unique underfoot suspension system that largely accomplishes their intentions. The shoes are comfortable, but there are durability concerns for the soles.
By Will Rietveld on November 10 in Gear »
ReviewsA warm, refined sleeping bag, but not the lightest in its class.
By Nick Meynen on November 10 in Techniques »
TechniquesHiking through the French Pyrenees is challenging for any young couple hoping to enjoy some relaxation and romance in between climbing passes and breaking camp. The afternoon heat - often ending in a violent thunderstorm - brings more than one overloaded backpacker to boiling point. Now enter a six-kilo, breast-fed, three-month-old baby. Great family trip or a bad idea?
By Will Rietveld on November 03 in Gear »
ReviewsTrim-fitting ultralight three-season down jacket with a great shell and basic feature set, but its numerous horizontal seams allow down fragments to leak out.
By Kevin Sawchuk and Dave Chenault on November 03 in Techniques »
TechniquesWith temperatures that ranged from -5 F to 40 F, the Bob Marshall Wilderness threw some formidable weather our way and reminded us: this stuff ain't for the faint of heart!
By Alan Dixon on October 27 in Gear »
ReviewsThe E-620 is the lightest mid-sized or "crop sensor" format DSLR with all the functionality and image quality for serious backcountry still photography - even in difficult situations like handheld shots in low morning and evening light.