Skier's Paradise: Backcountry Hut & Yurt Destinations
Maximize your winter fun with a backcountry basecamp where you can spend all day skiing or snowshoeing, and all evening lounging by the fire.
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Recipe: Fettuccine Alfredo
This version of alfredo sauce is actually closer to the authentic Italian style than the cream-based versions you’re used to.
Recipe: Rustic Pesto and Bowtie Pasta
This pesto is easy to make in the field, and the pasta’s carbs will fuel your next day’s hike.
Recipe: Deconstructed Lasagna
This simplified classic is a high-calorie, gooey, dream come true.
Skills: Pull a Sled
Take the sting out of monster winter loads—including cold-weather gear and luxe food and drink for a hut trip—by hauling a pulk sled. Do it right with tips from polar adventurer Eric Larsen.
Turkey's Lycian Way Trek in 14 Spectacular Photos
This fall, our editors took an 8-day journey along Turkey's Lycian Way trail. Here's the hikers' paradise they discovered.
“Backcountry Zero” Aims to Reduce Deaths in Tetons
Initiative promotes training, education to limit fatalities
Appalachian Trail Gets New Section
New stretch opens in Bear Mountain State Park
NPS Investigates Bear Deaths Caught on Camera
Two bears died in front of a webcam at Katmai National Park in October.
Mountain Lion P-34 Dead From Rat Poison
Oft-photographed cat was found dead in Point Mugu State Park.
Snowshoe in the Moonlight
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
Bunk in Skiers' Heaven
Sequoia National Park, California
Circle the Country's Deepest Lake
Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
Ski Coastal Peaks in Winter
Acadia National Park, Maine
See a Firefall in Winter
Yosemite National Park, California
Watch a Winter Storm on the Pacific Coast
Olympic National Park, Washington
Tour the Geysers in Winter
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Go On a Guided Ice Caving Trip
Lava Beds National Monument, California
Ski a Defunct Resort in the Colorado Backcountry
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Climb Ice in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan
Peru Creates New National Park in Amazon
The park protects over 3.3 million acres of rainforest.
Out Alive: Paralyzed
When a stunt on Mt. Sneffels went wrong, Cameron Zick found himself paralyzed in the wilderness.
How to Camp (Comfortably) in the Cold
How to stay warm in your bag, keep your water bladder's tube from freezing, fuel your furnace, and more
The 5 Best Backcountry Huts in New Zealand
Try these remote shelters for a true taste of New Zealand wilderness.
Black Diamond Trail Pro Shock Trekking Poles
These trekking poles take the sting out of the most rugged trails.
26 National Parks Fall Below Ozone Standards
The parks blame power plants for pollution.
Survive With Ice
You don’t have to look hard in winter to find ice. Put this common material to work in a survival situation with these six techniques.
Cheat Sheet: Prep For a Thru-Hike
Start planning and training for next year’s long trail now.
Oregon's Wild Rogue Backpacking Route Restored
Mountain club rebuilds 25-mile loop in Oregon.
Minneapolis, MN: St. Croix
Snowshoe through the Northwoods on this winter overnight to a shelter along the St. Croix River. BY KOREY PETERSON
Los Angeles, CA: Inner Basin Pass, Joshua Tree National Park
Scramble across the trailless desert in Joshua Tree's wild northeast corner to inner Basin Pass. BY EMELIE FROJEN
Chattanooga, TN: Savage Gulf Loop
Loop through Savage Gulf and you'll be rewarded with 50-foot cascades, swimming holes, see-forever views, and an amazing campsite. BY ERIC HARRISON
Google Releases Street View of Mount Kinabalu
The mountain is Malaysia’s highest peak.
Petzl MYO Headlamp
This powerful headlamp is the brightest option in its weight class.
myCharge All Terrain Charger
This is the most durable (and waterproof) portable battery we’ve seen.
Catalyst Waterproof iPhone Case
Get total protection for your iPhone without compromising sound quality.
GoPro HERO Video Camera
This lightweight helmet cam brings quality POV filming to the masses.
Nature’s Path Qi’a Superfood Hot Oatmeal
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Alpine Aire Strawberry Granola with Milk
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MaryJanesFarm Outpost Cheddar Herb Pasta
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Alpine Aire Burrito Bowl
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Backpacker’s Pantry Beef Pho
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Patagonia Provisions Tsampa Soup
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Tahoe Trail Bar
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ProBar Bite
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KIND Strong & Kind Bar
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Salazon Chocolate Bar
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Backpacker’s Pantry Coconut Key Lime Pie
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GSI Outdoors Halulite 4.7 L Pot
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Jetboil Joule Stove
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Thermos Brand Vacuum Insulated 25 oz. Stainless Steel Compact Beverage Bottle
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Huge Gash Appears in Wyoming’s Bighorn Mountains
It is believed to be a slow-moving landslide.
Backcountry Access Float 32 Airbag Pack
Get your favorite backpack features in an avy pack.
Hawaii’s “Stairway to Heaven” Could Reopen
Potential hiker fee revenue would reopen trail.
Should Grizzlies Be Removed From the Endangered Species List?
Grizzly population rising in Yellowstone according to new study
Icebug Zeal OLX Trail Runner
Metal studs in the outsole of this winter trail runner give hikers a claw-like grip on icy trails.
Salomon Fellraiser Trail Runner
Aggressive lugs make this trail runner the best shoe for muddy trails.
Altra Lone Peak NeoShell Trail Runner
A waterproof exterior and plenty of cushioning make this ultralight trail runner comfortable for 20-plus-mile winter runs and hikes.
Julbo Aerospace Goggles
You'll find the best airflow in these goggles—pop the lens away from the frame for instant ventilation.
Smith I/O Asian Fit Goggles
Now one of the best interchangeable goggle series on the market fits more face shapes.
K2 Source Goggles
Get two lenses for the price of one with these goggles—and the best case on the market.
Dynafit Winter Guide GTX Ski Boot
Top-notch walking comfort meets all-day warmth in this touring boot.
Tecnica Cochise Custom Adaptive Shape (C.A.S.) Ski Boot Liner
This ski boot liner offers personalized fit out of the box.
SCOTT Superguide Carbon Ski Boot
It skis like a resort boot, but can hold its own on tours.
Dynafit Radical Woman CR Ski Boot
You can’t find a ski boot with a better balance of climbing and downhill performance at this price.
Salomon MTN Explore 95 Skis
There wasn’t any terrain, line, or snow these skis couldn’t crush.
Dynafit Chugach Skis
These skis have the power to handle big mountain lines.
Exped DownMat Winterlite Sleeping Pad
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Backcountry Access Scepter Carbon Aluminum Ski Poles
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Black Crows Camox Freebird Skis
Adventure-seekers will get maximum fun at a mid-range price from these skis.
DPS Wailer 112RP2 Tour1 Skis
These playful, floaty skis let us dance through fresh powder.
Blizzard Zero G 85 Skis
These ultralight skis are feathery on the feet without sacrificing real downhill performance.
Winter Skills: Snowshoeing
Forget CrossFit. Forget hot yoga, Soulcycle, Soloflex, and your Body Pump class. There is no better short-duration, full-body workout than postholing. With a pack on. While snowshoeing. Uphill.
Winter Skills: Cross-Country Skiing
If you’re after the perfect balance between speed and savoring the sights, sounds, and Christmas-tree smells of the winter world, then go straight for the middle way with cross-country skiing.
How to Buy and Use Backcountry Skiing Gear
Slice across a white tapestry of untouched snow via backcountry skiing and experience the mountains’ grandeur in a new way.
Warrior Hike's Sean Gobin Nominated for CNN “Hero”
Network to announce winner on December 6
'Wild' Stars to Reunite in New Cheryl Strayed Series
HBO developing new show based on advice columns.
Garmin Epix GPS Watch
This is the first GPS watch to show actual relief maps.
Big Agnes Storm King 0 Sleeping Bag
Most winter sleeping bags are slim -- but the Storm King has room to spare.
Brooks-Range Drift 0 Sleeping Bag
Stay toasty for less of a weight penalty with this light zero-degree sleeping bag.