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　　As I was packing for a week of climbing and hiking in France, I faced a challenge. I had to fit everything into a single carry-on. When it came to choosing the one pair of non-climbing shoes I would bring, without hesitation, I reached for my KEEN Seek Trail Runners. The comfort and support of these shoes made them the...

　　Arapahoe Basin is determined to open as soon as possible, and now, its welcoming Ikon Base Pass holders with unlimited early-season access. On October 7, the ski resort announced the new perk, stoking the pre-season psych for skiers and riders across Colorado and beyond. 　　25/26 Ikon [Base Pass] now offers unlimited early season skiing and riding at A-Basin from opening...

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　　My home mountain range outside of Vail, Colo., is notorious for challenging tree skiing due to pokey or fallen beetle-kill pines. I’m used to my ski outerwear torn and tattered by scraggly branches. But wearing the updated Flylow Chemical mens ski pants felt like leg armor. The burly main fabric and reinforced knees fended off sharp sticks and rocks. That...

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　　Blasted with gusts of cold air and early April snow, we stared in awe as the glacier ski plane taxied down the Ruth Gorge and took off. Suddenly, we were alone. Thankfully, we found comfort knowing that within the 5 weeks of supplies we had with us, we brought an Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone to keep in touch with family...

　　Ruggedness, dependability, and handiness define a lot of outdoor archetypes, from the ski patroller to the river guide to the park ranger. So why would you find all three in a famous actor? Maybe because the actor in question—Nick Offerman—is an avid outdoorsman in his own right. Surely you know Nick from one of his many memorable roles,  like Ron...

　　The trails in Americas parks, monuments, and public lands need conservation help now more than ever. With unending budget cuts, staffing issues, and now, a government shutdown paralyzing government-funded agencies, many trails stand to fall into disrepair. Thats where volunteer conservation groups like the Eastern Sierra Conservation Corp (ESCC) step up to fill the gaps. 　　Since 2016, this small but...

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　　A few years ago, Berne Brody and Greg Durso met up with some friends to go mountain biking in Vermont. They were approximately 30 seconds into the ride when it came to a grinding halt. Dursos adaptive bike couldnt fit through a narrow gap between two trees. 　　After they cleared that obstacle, they soon had to stop again since the...

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