TIPS & HOW-TO'S

How To Select Junior Ski Racing Gear
Equip your kid to push through the wand comfortably and confidently. -- Is your little racer ready to go against the clock and other skiers, bashing gates and charging hard? Yep, we’ve had that ru...
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How to choose the right pair of alpine skis
How to Choose Skis There are a ton of variables to consider when buying a pair of skis. Few things are worse than shelling out the big bucks on a pair of skis, only to find your first day on them...
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Your Easy Guide For DIY Glamping You love immersing yourself in nature, but after an amazing day of exploring new trails, scrambling up a granite slab, or paddleboarding on a glassy alpine lake, y...
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST MOUNTAIN BIKE GEAR
You’ve spent a lot of time testing different bikes, finally deciding on one that suits your riding style and experience level. It’s specced out with a sturdy suspension and griptacular tires and yo...
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How to Choose the Best Hydration Pack For Running
A buyer's guide for runners of all levels. There’s always time to go for a run. Pack your gear and make a cardio commute to get home from work. It clears your head and reduces stress the same way m...
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Featuring advice from gear guide contributor, and widely-respected climbing writer, Andy Anderson. -- Rock climbing is known for being an extreme sport and you might have wondered how do people get...
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Whether you're looking to pound the pavement or hit the trails, learn how to get into (or back into) running with these essential tips. Running is one of the best and easiest ways to stay in shape—...
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT CLIMBING SKINS FOR YOUR SKIS
What Size Ski Skins Do You Need? We created this guide to help you find the right climbing skins for ski touring. We will help answer questions such as what type of touring skin material is best fo...
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8 Thru-Hiking Tips For Beginners
What does it take to be a 2,600 Miler? Preparation, determination, and a love of the outdoors. Whether you’re planning a thru-hike from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Coast Trail, setting your sig...
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HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT SKI POLES
What to Look For When Choosing Ski Poles As a kid, we used to just say: “poles are poles.” But whether you’re into splitboarding, alpine touring, or just skiing laps at the resort, it actually make...
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