Don’t Recreate on Wet Sandstone!
The bright red sand that makes up most of the features in Moab is particularly delicate when wet, and with so much rain on the way, the desert can take quite a beating if we aren't careful.
Destinations
Your Local Retail Shop: Ridgway Adventure Sports (Part 2)
Ridgway Adventure Sports in a gear shop gem located in the San Juan mountains. We caught up with the shop owners to hear how the pandemic has affected their shop and how we can support them!
So You Want to Climb Mt. Hood? A Tutorial
Call me biased ‘cause it's my home mountain, but I think there is no better place in the lower 48 to jump into mountaineering than good ol Wy’east
Your Local Retail Shop: Ouray Mountain Sports
Nestled in the San Juan mountain range is Ouray Mountain Sports, a bustling gear shop with all of the outdoor goods you could need.
Offwidth Tips for Beginners
Offwidth. What is it anyway? We hope these tips will help speed you along your wondrous and wide climbing journey!
Your Local Retail Shop: Chopwood Mercantile
We sat down with Chopwood Mercantile's owner, Travis Underwood, and chatted about the Crested Butte gear shop and what sets them apart!
Summer Trad Climbing Destinations
Summer is in full swing and trad climbers everywhere are hunting for shady crags and cooler temps. Fortunately for everyone everywhere, there are tons of places to go trad climbing in the summer where you can avoid the sweltering heat.
How to Adventure Outdoors in 5 New Ways
The best part about outdoor adventure? Each of us gets to define what it looks like on our terms. You can use these activities to help supplement your more intense adventures. Or these suggestions could be your gentle introduction to…
How to Adventure in Your Own Backyard Backcountry
There is great joy and satisfaction to be found in the process of exploring your own backyard and finding your own adventure. While each of these steps is valuable on its own, I hope you’ll take the time to bring…
Best Climbing Dirtbag Christmas Gifts Under $50 for 2020
Get expert buying advice from a resident outdoor pro with this lineup of must-have climbing gear this season.