SNOTEL Data: The Current Western US Snowpack – March 15, 2017
How's the snow? It's time for a mid-month check in on the snowpack. The last few weeks have seen unseasonably warm weather in some...
The Pros And Cons Of Using Hiking Poles
Do you use hiking poles when you head into the backcountry? While some people are skeptical of hiking poles, I'm a strong supporter of...
13 Last Minute Gift Ideas For Skiers Who Have Everything
Skiing is a gear intensive sport. Whether we're ripping a groomer, camping on a glacier, rappelling into a couloir, or out for a leisurely...
Interesting Facts About Alpamayo
Do you know any interesting facts about Alpamayo? At 19,511 feet | 5947 meters, Alpamayo is one of the most remote mountains in the...
The Best Ernest Shackleton Quotes
What Are Your Favorite Ernest Shackleton Quotes?
Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton (February 15, 1874 - January 5, 1922) was a Polar explorer who led 3...
SNOTEL Data: The Current Western US Snowpack – January 17, 2017
After a super snowy first half of January, the snowpack is setting up for an epic winter season. There are numerous zones where the...
Banff Mountain Festival Announces 2017 Book Competition Longlist
The Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival is an annual event that shines the spotlight on the best books and films for mountain enthusiasts....
8 Smart Ways To Avoid Ticks While Hiking
Ticks. Nobody likes these disease ridden blood suckers. They are a disgusting nuisance and as mountain enthusiasts, it's your job to know how to...
Interesting Facts About Mount Kilimanjaro
Do you know any interesting facts about Mount Kilimanjaro? At 19,341 feet | 5,895 meters, Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa, one of the...
The Best John Audubon Quotes
What Are Your Favorite John Audubon Quotes?
John James Audubon (April 26, 1785 to January 27, 1851) was a Franco-American naturalist and wildlife artist. After...
