Multisport Skills

A 10mm rope that's not too stiff and not too flexible with a Golden Dry treatment for added durability and water resistance.

Climbing Magazine's favorite alpine harness of 2011.

The ultimate all-mountain boot

A great mountaineering helmet that's breathable and easy to adjust

For winding mountain routes these quickdraws with included mini carabiners are a huge help

Say goodbye to buying different belay devices for every type of climbing—the Smart Alpine does it all.

Light enough to carry comfortably, hefty enough to be a lifesaver.

The latest in skull science and safety

Get started backcountry fly-fishing with our testers' value-oriented picks, and you'll have one more excuse to linger in beautiful places.

Get off the bank and onto the lake with the FlytePacker Raft.

Heavy but handy, the Gerber Flik Fish multitool offers functions specific for fishermen (and women).

There's no need for an angler's vest with the Fishpond Tumbleweed Chest Pack.

Reel in dinner with the Sage 1650.

The packable Redington Classic Trout 9056 is a great fly rod for beginners.

Learn how to ride rapids, and you'll open up a new way to explore the outdoors.

This basic survival skiing turn is a backcountry staple for experts and novices alike.

Head high with an axe, crampons, and more.

Carry in comfort, from dayhikes to hut trips.

If you chase big fish, you need a 9-weight fly rod to carry along on your adventures. BACKPACKER reviewed five rods that fit the bill.

Dig quickly and easily with this all-aluminum shovel.

A great lightweight axe for mountaineering.

Keep your pack light with this twin rope.

These lightweight crampons will keep you safe without the added weight.

Helmets are like any good protection; you'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

Want to test the waters before attempting a Primitive Management Area? Get some experience on these traditional Boundary Waters trips first.

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Get in your best hiking shape with trail running. It strengthens the right muscles, builds cardio fitness, and can be done all year–better yet, it hardly costs a dime.

Supreme stickiness on rock in a lightweight hiking shoe

Learn the proper belay and safety technique for scrambling on steep terrain.

Wilderness paddler Mike Stavola sets a record on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail.

Add security on steep terrain with the simple hip belay.

Head up the mountain with these essential items: harness, rope, helmet, transceiver, crampon, and ice axe.

These Black Diamond crampons are low profile and razor sharp.

This Mammut transceiver has three antennae and an internal compass.

This Wild Country helmet offers full coverage against falling rock and ice, and it's under $60.

This 8mm Edelweiss rope is great for glacier crossings.

The ABC Guide harness is lightweight and utilitarian.

Take a fatherless herd boy from poverty-wracked Swaziland, endow him with an indomitable will and a few wealthy friends, give him the lungs of Ed Viesturs, and you have...

Add fresh-caught trout to the menu with these 6 easy steps.

Getting ready for whitewater or maybe just a relaxing paddle down a remote river? We've got you covered.

An essential paddling tip for turning in fast water

Don't let a steep hike keep you from the best views. Put these vital mountaineering tips to use this weekend.

Unraveling a high-altitude mystery: why some iPods get sick in the alpine zone.

Get to the top and you'll hear a joyous echo

The toughest high point in the lower 48

Don't forget your sound judgment when summitting this high point.

Get wet, get cold. Or stay warm with this leakproof suit.

Watch out for rough weather and serpentine-like roads as you drive up to this highpoint.

High on a Montana mountain, the mystery of a long-lost climber continues to unravel for those willing to make the arduous trek and search for clues that literally lie at your feet.

Sea kayaking might not be difficult, but follow these tips to make the most of your ocean voyages.

In every backpacker's life, there comes a time when you stare awestruck at a mountain and wonder, "What's it like to climb that sucker?"