For the past few winters, you may have been spoiling yourself with a warm down jacket or puffer vest. Only now it’s looking a bit flat and dirty. Rescue your beloved ...

Learn how to fix a tear in a down puffy, nylon jacket, or GORE-TEX garments with Tenacious Tape peel-and-stick and iron-on patches.  

It’s a well-known fact that Utah has attracted a population of serious skiers—and yes, the terrain and snow quality in the Wasatch Mountains are tough to beat, so som...

  As one of America’s most-visited National Parks, Yellowstone is most-often seen in the summer months, when the prairies are golden and the signs of winter are a fa...

There’s no need to wait until warm weather to snooze under the stars. Winter camping in Colorado is a magical experience. The summer crowds are gone, a gentle quiet...

Waterproofing outerwear is easy, and when you have a good product, you only have to do it once during the season.  Trust us. We live in the Pacific Northwest, we know...

The snow is piling up in the mountain, and you’re feeling the itch to get out and play in it. For outdoor aficionados, skiing is one of the best ways to enjoy winter....

All that technical jargon about down fill and synthetic insulation got you confused? When you’re looking for a new puffy jacket there are a few important things you sh...

Group Dynamics while Hiking and Touring with Friends in the Backcountry When we head out on a hike or ski tour, it’s typically an informal setting with friends. You he...

We've all been there, you start out your hike in the sunshine and finish in a downpour. Your hiking clothes should be like an onion. Peeling off layers until you find ...

Mountain Travel What’s necessary for mountain travel: Endurance Strength Speed Mental Clarity Dexterity All of which are affected by nutrition. When any of the above...

We waterproof shoes for a lot of reasons – to repel water, keep feet warm, get another 5 years of them, or maybe just out of habit. Whatever the reason, protecting pri...