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"feature: the mountaineer" | OUTDOOR RETAILER MAGAZINE
For 47 years, The Mountaineer has catered to generations of loyal customers. A new owner looks to build on that legacy.
"Where can I ride my electric mountain bike?" | REI Co-Op Journal
How legislators and land managers decide where to allow pedal-assist mountain bikes—and your guide to the best U.S. ride centers for electric mountain bikes.
"this Vermont ski area wants you to go backcountry skiing" | rei co-op journal
New—and original—owners of Vermont’s Bolton Valley ski area tap into resort-accessed backcountry terrain to grow their business.
"Vermont plans the East's first purpose-built, hut-supported mountain bike route" | REi Co-op journal
Six chapters of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association are joining forces to plan the Velomont Trail, a 130-mile route proposed from Killington to Stowe through the Green Mountains.
"NO MONEY REQUIRED. THIS RUNNING CLUB WANTS SWEAT EQUITY FOR ENTRY" | REI CO-OP JOURNAL
Most trail-running clubs charge membership fees. Not Maine's Trail Monster Running, which requires volunteer time and effort from aspiring entrants, a throwback model that makes trail running’s growth sustainable.
"The Story Behind the Artwork on Your favorite skis" | REI CO-OP JOURNAL
A closer look at how ski and snowboard manufacturers work with artists and athletes to develop visuals that create a deeper connection between riders and their gear.
"Founded on obsession" | snewsnet.com
Meet 12 startups that could be outdoor's next legacy brands.
"Gold in his sights" | adirondack explorer january/february 2018
The U.S. holds a medal in every Winter Olympic sport except biathlon. Adirondack native Tim Burke aims to fix that at the 2018 PyeongChang Games.
"Interview: Anthanette wilson" | Squaw magazine 2018
How the National Brotherhood of Skiing makes the mountains accessible for people of color.
"Why U.S. Ski Team Racers are learning avalanche safety" | powder.com
A nonprofit founded by the parents of avalanche victims pushes for snow safety education in ski racing.
"The Bark Eater" | Adirondack Life Magazine: At home in the adirondacks 2017
New life for a historic High Peaks Inn.
"GEOPINION: Oh, Crap!" | Backpacker magazine July 2017
Let's try a new system when it comes to managing poop in the mountains.
"Screen Time" | Stonefly Magazine 2017
A third of fly anglers are women, so why aren't more on film? A young filmmaker, and an industry grant, tries to change that.
"Opinion: Now We Fight" | Mountainonline.com
The mountains are calling, and we must go—to Washington, state capitals, town halls, and into the streets. Outdoor people and the outdoor industry must organize, and act, to battle the forthcoming Trump Administration’s plans to dismantle environmental protections and exacerbate climate change.
"The Best Women's Skis 2016" | Mountain Magazine Early Winter 2015
We’ve been saying that women-specific skis have come of age for six years, but this time we really mean it.
"Buying right—trail running shoes" | Mountain Magazine Early Summer 2015
Minimalism is dead. Long live clown-sized cushioning? Not so fast.
"The Uphill Economy" | Mountain Magazine Winter 2015
Aspen connects fitness skinning to a mountain town’s bottom line.
"OVER NOT SO EASY" | LOCALadk magazine
How a Lake Placid restaurant owner crafted a single-day odyssey through eastern Adirondack mountain bike communities—and kept it going through the coronavirus.
"we desperately need maternity outerwear for winter" | outside online
An active outdoor lifestyle doesn’t end with pregnancy. It's time for gear manufacturers to tap into the growing market of high-performance maternity apparel.
"this remote-controlled tractor helps stabilize snowpack" | powder.com
How a Telluride lift mechanic created a snow safety tool that helps stabilize early season snowpack and open terrain faster.
"WHY YOU SHOULD PLAN THIS WINTER’S SKI TRIP RIGHT NOW" | REi Co-op journal
Looking for the best deals on flights, lift tickets and lodging for a ski trip for this winter? Experts agree: Book early.
"The Best summer gear from skier-trusted brands" | powder.com
Start cross-training with customized hiking boots, a four-season backpack, and versatile layers.
"Why SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING NEED NEW RECRUITS" | REI CO-OP JOURNAL
To remain relevant, skiing and snowboarding need to appeal to a broader audience. Here’s what the industry is doing to ensure the longevity of the sport—but is any of it working?
"better in winter" | backpacker magazine november 2017
If you're operating on a three-season schedule, you're missing out. Here are 14 reasons to keep your boots at the ready.
"boots on the snow" | squaw magazine 2018
Military to the Mountains targets the health crisis afflicting U.S. veterans.
"GEOPINION: LEFT BEHIND" | BACKPACKER MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2017
Is it always rude to dash off as soon as slower hikers catch up? Maybe the slinky stop has its place.
"On the road to western states 100" | rei co-op journal
An accidental runner's path to taking on one of America's oldest ultras.
"15 Things You Didn't Know About National monuments" | SNEWSNET.com
A closer look at the Antiquities Act, how U.S. presidents use the law to protect public lands—and how you can help keep them intact.
"The Race is on" | Mountainonline.com
Forget 100-mile sufferfests. Go hard and rest in luxury with the Eleven Salomon Running Experience in Crested Butte.
"Mountain Kicks 2015" | Mountain Magazine Early Summer 2015
After testing 2015’s best shoes for trail running, mountain races, and anaerobic scrambles, we unleashed them on the expansive trails of Bend, Oregon.
"ski resorts—fatten up!" | Mountainonline.com
Once dismissed as a fad, fat biking is now a standard winter pastime. And Grand Targhee leads ski resorts with groomed singletrack and expanded access.
"Low-Life Front Rangers Invade Aspen!" | Mountainonline.com
Mountain magazine editors report from the field.
“it takes a village to free the fall line" | powder magazine december 2019
To preserve access, skiers cutting illegal glades are going legit with New Hampshire’s Granite Mountain Alliance.
"Explore the las vegas wilderness" | Backpacker magazine march 2019
Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area has miles of trails and hundreds of climbing routes just a short drive from the Strip.
"JENNY KALLISTA LEARNED TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE AT AGE 8, NOW SHE TRAINS NEW MECHANICS" | REI CO-OP JOURNAL
Slowly, industry initiatives help more women join the ranks of professional bike mechanics. That means more pros like Jenny Kallista, founder of the Appalachian Bicycle Institute, who offers her tips for bike maintenance.
"Bikepackers chase adventure first, glory last" | rei co-op journal
The Adirondack Trail Ride brings endurance cyclists deep into New York’s wild forests. Here’s how multiday, self-supported rides evolved from fringe pursuit to mainstream endeavor.
"Accessories? Nah, These are trail running essentials" | rei co-op journal
Add carrot sticks, extra hair ties and a hand torch to your equipment list. Stat.
"CAN BEING MINDFUL MAKE YOU A FASTER RUNNER?" | REI CO-OP JOURNAL
Mindfulness is having a moment—retreats, programs, apps and books will tell you it’s the answer to your problems. But can being more mindful actually improve athletic performance?
"the new blueprint for backcountry skiing in the northeast" | rei co-op journal
When a grassroots organization in Vermont partnered with federal land managers in Vermont, they forged a new model for backcountry terrain from New York to Maine.
"Where are the women?" | Adirondack Explorer March/April 2018
Men continue to dominate leadership positions in Adirondack conservation groups. But there's change ahead.
"The fast and furious crashes of ski racing" | powder.com
Slalom Tokyo Drift displays the best of the worst of ski racing—and raises money to make ski racing safer.
"here comes the sun" | squaw magazine 2018
With a new on-site solar array, Squaw Alpine invests in a renewable future.
"SUMMIT FEVER" | BACKPACKER MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2017
Weekends: MacIntyre Range, New York.
"FROM THE LAND" | ADIRONDACK LIFE MAGAZINE: AT HOME IN THE ADIROND
The art of handcrafting a log cabin.
"WHAT WENT DOWN AT OUTDOOR RETAILER" | SNEWSNET.com
A closer look at the activism, trends, and new gear that marked the trade show’s final visit to Salt Lake City.
"ibex jettisons wholesale business" | SNEWSNET.com
The merino wool apparel brand shifts to direct to consumer sales model beginning spring 2018.
"Gear makers and media go deeper at outdoor presscamp" | SNEWSNET.com
Boutique event encourages deeper connections.
"What Corporate Mergers Mean for Skiers" | Powder.com
A closer look at what the partnership between Aspen Skiing Company and KSL Capital Partners to acquire Intrawest and Mammoth Resorts brings to the ski industry.
"Your Own Private Wydaho" | Mountain Magazine Early Winter 2015
A closer look at the other side of the Tetons.
"Bend Hits Full Stride" | Mountain Magazine Early Summer 2015
How a mountain town became a running destination.
"Wolves & people" | Mountain Magazine Winter 2015
An Oregon farmhouse brewery makes ancient beer in a modern style.
"Gore-TEx Lightens Up" | Mountainonline.com
A softer, silkier, faster, more breathable Gore-Tex to debut in 2015. A first look at Gore's C-Knit Backer Technology.