Whatâs the use of a fine house if you havenât got a tolerable planet to put it on?
- Henry David Thoreau
Gluten intolerance, vegan, Halal, nut allergy, dairy-free, Kosher⌠whatever your dietary restrictions may be, you donât have to let it hinder your ability to get out and enjoy the backcountry!
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As the snow begins to melt, and the sun breaks through the clouds, Brooke Hess, with seasonal anxiety in tow, discusses her relationship with the seasons in an open letter.
A team of Avalanche experts define the word, and discuss how to deal with the phenomena. Do we attempt to stop the sidecountry locomotive, or shape the definition and attempt to harness its power?
Local guidebook author Fritz Sperry knows the Colorado backcountry as well as anybody. The Outdoor Journal were invited on an outing, so Kela Fetters grabbed her Skis and started trekking.
Inspired by images of her dadâs Jackson Hole college ski trip, the author heads north to tour the Tetons and tack a few pictures to the family scrapbook.