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Confident, sexy, and with just the right amount of aggression, the Women's Skwama climbing shoes are a nice addition to the La Sportiva line, and my new climbing favorite shoe. I've been climbing in the Men's Skwamas for the past two years. Once I broke in the shoes (I sized down two full sizes f...

We went into this hike knowing it was 8 miles round trip and a portion of it being 1300 feet straight up in 1.3 miles. We expected the weather to be really snotty and rainy, but it was a lot better than we expected.  Typically, this would just be your normal hike, but for Em, HAHA NOOOOOOO. Eve...

Get Outside is a weekly dose of inspiration to get you off the couch and enjoying what nature has to offer.Some adventures require miles of hiking or days of backpacking to reach the payoff. Getting to this epic view required nothing more than a hammock, my favorite snacks, and some good company....

Getting cold is the worst but bringing too much bulk can also be a hassle making it tempting to leave some of your layers at home. As an avid outdoor adventurer I am on a never-ending quest to find the best value when it comes to warmth, weight, and space, and the Arc’teryx Cerium SL Hoody proved...

Get a behind the scenes tour of NASA and photograph a rocket launch from a front-row seat? Yes please! I had the amazing opportunity to attend a NASA Social event for the Northrop Grumman CRS-13 cargo launch from the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Chincoteague, Virginia. Plot twist the actual ...

Our team took a trip up to the stunning Oregon Coast to test out some amazing new products from some of our favorite brands. Check out the full story here. 

The Visit Native California content series aims to shine a spotlight on the many different ways visitors can learn about, and learn from, the state’s 100+ tribes. From museums to guided tours to attractions at state and national parks, there are countless ways to experience Native American cultur...

Just three miles from Pearl Street, tucked in Fourmile Canyon, the Boulder Adventure Lodge—or A-Lodge, as it's called—is waiting for you. Co-founders and co-owners of the A-Lodge, Asa Firestone and Kris Klauber, are serious about providing the best access to Boulder's adventures, and an amenities...

This story is presented by Oboz. After the wettest recorded winter in the Sierra, the sun has finally started appearing again, signaling spring. The last month has consisted of rain, snow, and sleet on repeat. Today though, it is finally a sunny day in early April, and it is my weekend! Over the...

Throughout the past few years Black Diamond has been making a push towards the climbing shoe market. Black Diamond has pretty much dominated the US climbing market when it came to quickdraws, cams, and ice tools. Previously named Chouinard Equipment, Black Diamond has been at the forefront of the...

You've probably heard of VF Corp, or one of their subsidiary brands (like The North Face, Eagle Creek, Jansport, Vans, and Smartwool). They're a heavy hitter in the outdoor apparel industry, and their move to Denver is a big one. All-in-all, it should bring around 800 jobs, as they migrate some e...

Before moving to the Salt Lake area, I had only ever driven by The Great Salt Lake on my way to California. I really didn't know anything about it, and never bothered to explore it. The first time I actually stopped to walk out to the shoreline, I was pretty turned off because of the smell. I thi...

If you’ve ever explored San Francisco, one thing you might have noticed are all those brutally steep hills. When you’re just trying to get to a friend’s place or grab a bite, they sure are an unwanted pain in the calves. But if you’re looking to get a workout in, the hills all over the Bay Area a...

Wow, all I can say is 2020 was a year I will never forget. This past year was unprecedented and full of so many challenges, heartaches, blessings, and learning lessons. I feel so incredibly fortunate to come out of 2020 stronger than I came into it, although let's be honest, I still have a ton ...

This time of year is always exciting in the ski industry, more so in Colorado. In late fall we often have a handful of ski film premieres, like Level 1's Pleasure and Teton Gravity Research's Tight Loose, both incredible films in my opinion. A few weeks after, the snow begins to fall in the high-...

Red River, New Mexico, is the summer destination you didn't know you were dreaming of. Nestled into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the one-time mining town is perched at 8,750 feet elevation and is surrounded by the Carson National Forest. Make the Red River Ski & Summer Area your home base,...