Some of backpackers’ most unforgettable moments happen deep in the wild: enjoying the solitude of the High Sierra in Desolation Wilderness, navigating the intricate Maze District of Canyonlands, or scrambling up Maine’s Saddleback Mountain on the Appalachian Trail 　　But you know what backpacking memories you’ll really remember forever? Those inconsiderate assholes that camped right next to you a few years...

　　On April 4, 2024, Alterra Mountain Company, owner of the Ikon Pass, announced that it added yet another resort to its ever-growing lineup. For the 2024/25 winter season, Ikon Pass holders can ski one of the worlds most iconic and historic ski areas: St. Moritz in Switzerland. 　　The resort is located in the upper Engadin Valley of the Swiss Alps....

　　When the conditions call for a rapid return, Curtis and Austin answer with the help of the all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter. Buried in nearly a foot of snow, they venture into the Cascades backcountry for unforgettable pow surfing and snowboarding turns, then continue the journey to tempt frigid, overhead waves along the empty Oregon coast. Learn more about the...

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　　So, you’ve just dropped a chunk of change on that brand new MacBook, but need a backpack to keep it safe during commutes, travel days, or, very specifically in my case, photographing a major sports event. Yep, where better to test a durable laptop backpack like the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24L than the X Games, the most extreme winter...

　　If youre in the market for a portable battery to power your computer away from the grid (or many other uses), you may be puzzled by the array of options. From 100+ pound behemoths that can run your camper for a week to pocket-size phone chargers that will do nothing more than charge a phone or headlamp, the range of...

　　A helicopter transporting skiers crashed in the Pennine Alps of Switzerland Tuesday morning, leaving three passengers dead and another three injured. 　　The crash took place shortly before 9:30 a.m. near a heliski landing site on the northern face of Petit Combin, according to local news outlet SWI. The victims have been identified as 45-year-old American ski guide Adam George, helicopter...

　　Terlingua, Texas, doesn’t have a lot of people. The tiny settlement (population 100ish) is literally a ghost town, where a handful of homes and businesses mingle with a cemetery and the stone ruins of a late 1800s mining camp. It’s dusty, hot as hell, and about 240 miles to the nearest Whole Foods. And yet, I fell in love with...

　　Dear Gear, I’ve been a confident skier, mountain biker, and climber for over three decades. I’m also a woman. For some reason, most of the guys in my life seem to think it’s OK to mansplain how to use my gear to me, and it makes me want to scream. What’s the best way to handle this situation so I...

　　The words backpacking and festival dont often appear together in the same phrase. Festivals are loud, crowded places full of energy, entertainment, food, drink, and merch. Backpacking, by comparison, is a tranquil pursuit. Its usually done to escape crowds, and you carry all your supplies on your back. 　　HIGHLANDER Adventure Festival mashes the two together, though. Its a true backpacking...

　　Botswanas President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, proposed a most unusual export to Germany last week: Elephants — 20,000 of them. The heated offer came in response to comments made earlier by Germanys Minister of the Environment, Steffi Lemke, who suggested a ban on the import of hunting trophies into the country. Lemke, a leader in the countrys Green Party, cited the possible new restrictions...

　　Dear Sundog: My wife and I are climbers who now have a baby and a toddler. We’ve started to get back into climbing and take the kids with us to a nearby climbing area. Sometimes we go with other parents so we can share childcare while the adults are climbing. We get a lot of dirty looks and even some...