John Moynier
From a94-mile traverse of Glacier National Parkand a rugged,74-mile hike in the Grand Canyon, among other backpacking trips, to backcountry skiing and scrambling off-trail up mountains, BD’s collapsible Alpine Carbon Cork poles have proved tough enough for any activity year-round. ...
many days see barely four hours of daylight. If you don't mind the cold and can work around some road closures, it's a glorious time to enjoy hot springs, backcountry skiing, and
Let’s say you treat 100 liters of water a year in the backcountry. That’s a lot—at least 25 days of backpacking, in most conditions. Now let’s say you have a partner, and you filter water for them, too. So 200 liters a year. At that rate, the Guardian’s filter will las...
Stowe Mountain Resortis home to Vermont's highest peak, Mount Mansfield, and an extensive amount of opportunities for backcountry skiing. Roughly half of its 116 trails are for intermediate skiers and riders, while 29 percent are for experts and 16 percent are for beginners. If you're seeking...
Hakuba Happo Oneis one of the few resorts in Japan that has skiing above the tree-line, making it hugely appealing for advanced skiers and snowboarders. Not just that, access to backcountry and steep on-piste action makes it perhaps the best resort of advanced riders. Add to that, when ...
Whether January means walking at fashion week or skiing on Hokkaido, Templa’s luxe techwear has you covered. Shop Templa Mammut Mammut Where: Switzerland Why: With roots going back to 1862, Mammut is a Swiss gear maker as famous for its climbing ropes as its high-performance techwear. The...
Are you planning to spend sometime in the backcountry, either hiking, camping, skiing, or simply enjoying the great outdoors? You still need some way to communicate. Cell phones aren’t a reliable option: even in today’s connected world, it is difficult to find service in remote locations...
Gaia GPSstarted as a backpacking app but has now expanded to include things like day hiking, camping, hunting mountain biking, and backcountry skiing and mountaineering. It allows you to view topography, save routes for offline use, and use its discover tab to find nearby hiking trails. ...
Lug pattern – Deeper lugs improve backcountry traction. Wider spacing sheds mud. Heel brake – Distinct heel zone prevents sliding downhill. The ideal midsole balances cushion and support, while the outsole mates grip and stability for the expected trail and pack weight. Boots excel at stabilizi...