Quinn Brett (Patagonia)

Quinn Brett: Look Up, Stand Still, Breathe

Last Updated: December 4, 2017

Quinn Brett does a handstand every day. She snorts when she laughs, is known to dye her hair with vibrant streaks of color, and simply does not sit down. As a climbing ranger in Rocky Mountain National Park...
West Coast Trail

The West Coast Trail: Vancouver Island's Iconic Hike

I can’t think of a better way to experience a unique coastal landscape of crashing waves, tide pools, rock formations, old growth forest, birds, and wildlife...
La Sportiva Trango TRK GTX

Review: La Sportiva Trango TRK GTX

Last Updated: October 20, 2017

With a serious alpine pedigree, La Sportiva has been manufacturing highly regarded climbing and skiing gear for almost 90 years. Therefore it’s no surprise that their Trango...
Rab Neutrino Endurance down jacket

Rab Neutrino Endurance Review

Last Updated: October 13, 2017

Winters are harsh in the U.K., and British alpinists are known for getting out in all types of conditions. So if there’s anyone we can trust to make innovative gear for the cold and wet, it’s Rab. This England-based...
Canon SX710 HS nature photo

Best Cameras Under $300

Last Updated: September 26, 2017

Camera technology keeps advancing, and the image quality and features of cameras priced under $300 in 2017 far surpasses what was available even a few years ago. In this price range you can find...
Salomon Odyssey Pro hiking shoes

Review: Salomon Odyssey Pro

Last Updated: June 26, 2017

Salomon aims to shake up the hiking shoe market with the unapologetically lightweight Odyssey Pro. Taking a number of cues from a cushioned trail-running model, the shoe is a great choice for non-technical day hikes or ultralight...
Arc'teryx Procline Carbon Support

Review: Arc'teryx Procline Carbon Support

Last Updated: April 20, 2017

When Arc’teryx announced they would be releasing ski mountaineering boots, the Procline series, we were intrigued to say the least. The brand dominates the ski apparel market, but with only a recent foray...
Outdoor Research Skyward jacket

Outdoor Research Skyward Review

Last Updated: April 19, 2017

This winter came with a bang and provided some of the best backcountry skiing the Rockies have seen in recent years. Given the heavy storms (we found ourselves breaking trail on many ski tours with...
Nikon D810 and 24-70mm f2.8

Best Lenses for Nikon D810

Last Updated: April 18, 2017

The 36.3-megapixel D810 is Nikon's top full-frame digital SLR and can produce professional images and videos in almost all conditions. When choosing lenses for the Nikon 810, keep in mind that the camera's high resolution...
La Sportiva Storm Fighter 2.0 GTX

Review: La Sportiva Storm Fighter 2.0 GTX

Last Updated: April 18, 2017

The La Sportiva Storm Fighter 2.0 GTX is a minimalist hardshell jacket made to withstand severe weather on your fast and light missions. With Gore-Tex Active and a tailored fit, we found that it performs best...
Salewa Firetail 3 GTX shoes

Review: Salewa Firetail 3 GTX

Last Updated: March 8, 2017

Salewa isn’t yet a household name, but the company has a serious following among the climbing community and those who like to get into the alpine. Their Firetail 3 GTX is an approach shoe that is robust, functional...
Montane Alpine Pro

Review: Montane Alpine Pro

Last Updated: March 6, 2017

UK-based gear companies like Montane and Rab are relative newcomers to the North American market, but arrive with decades of research, development, and field testing in Europe’s rugged mountains. Montane recently took a big leap forward...