How I Organize All the Gear in My Van
I try to keep my setup as simple and accessible as possible. The less time I spend digging through bins and rearranging gear, the more time I get to actually enjoy the reasons I packed all this stuff in the…
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A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 4
Best of luck to you all, and remember: Be Kind.
A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 3
Many people (wrongly) make the assumption that in order to rock climb you need to be able to do a lot of pullups.
A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 2
There is a lot of gear involved in rock climbing, but beginners need not fear. It can be as simple as getting a pair of climbing shoes and a chalk bag, or as complicated as getting a big wall haul…
Keep Cool in Wool: Why Wool is Ideal for Summer Adventures
From long sleeves and ultralight hoodies to comfortable T-shirts and underwear, Merino wool performance wear has options for all your outdoor activities.
Training Tips: Alpine and Mountain Running 101
No matter what types of trails you have ahead of you this summer, remember: the big, wide open sky awaits to be greeted.
Cómo Empezar En Las Carreras de Sendero: Una Guía Bilingüe — How to Start Trail Running: A Spanish Bilingual Guide
This sport taught me that trail running gifts us with just as many mental as physical health benefits. To me, trail running is basically the best (and certainly a gateway to other human-powered mountain sports).
How to Store Your Splitboard, Skis, and Touring Gear During Off-Season
Heading into the backcountry can be a gratifying, joyous, and growth-filled experience.
Our Favorites: Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding Gear for Women
A Gear List Written By and For Women in the Backcountry Every year when I dust off my backcountry kit, I take stock of what worked the previous season. I scrutinize everything, from the snacks I carry to the spare…
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!