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Trip Report: Dix Mountain via Hunter's Pass

Trip Report: Dix Mountain via Hunter's Pass

Jake Snyder

Trip Report: Camping in the Dix Mountain Wilderness and hiking Dix Mountain via Hunter's Pass As I sit writing this account of my recent trip to the beautiful Adirondack Mountains...

Trip Report: Dix Mountain via Hunter's Pass

Jake Snyder

Trip Report: Camping in the Dix Mountain Wilderness and hiking Dix Mountain via Hunter's Pass As I sit writing this account of my recent trip to the beautiful Adirondack Mountains...

10 Sport Climbing Essentials

10 Sport Climbing Essentials

Jake Snyder

Get Out and Clip Some Bolts! Staff Member George Neiley at the Red River Gorge in KY So maybe you started climbing in the gym and you're ready to take...

10 Sport Climbing Essentials

Jake Snyder

Get Out and Clip Some Bolts! Staff Member George Neiley at the Red River Gorge in KY So maybe you started climbing in the gym and you're ready to take...

Brand Spotlight: Mammut

Brand Spotlight: Mammut

Jake Snyder

Mammut has established a strong reputation as one of the leading alpine brands in the world. From carabiners, slings, helmets and belay devices; to mountaineering boots, technical clothing, packs and...

Brand Spotlight: Mammut

Jake Snyder

Mammut has established a strong reputation as one of the leading alpine brands in the world. From carabiners, slings, helmets and belay devices; to mountaineering boots, technical clothing, packs and...

Brand Spotlight: Darn Tough Socks

Brand Spotlight: Darn Tough Socks

Jake Snyder

Committed to Making the Best Socks in the World Darn Tough socks are an important part of life here in Vermont. They are as intrinsic to Vermont as maple syrup,...

Brand Spotlight: Darn Tough Socks

Jake Snyder

Committed to Making the Best Socks in the World Darn Tough socks are an important part of life here in Vermont. They are as intrinsic to Vermont as maple syrup,...

Brand Spotlight: Mountain Hardwear

Brand Spotlight: Mountain Hardwear

Jake Snyder

A History of Outdoor Innovation Wherever there are unclimbed summits to conquer or harder routes to establish, whenever there are athletes trying to push the boundaries of how fast and...

Brand Spotlight: Mountain Hardwear

Jake Snyder

A History of Outdoor Innovation Wherever there are unclimbed summits to conquer or harder routes to establish, whenever there are athletes trying to push the boundaries of how fast and...

Brand Spotlight: Black Diamond

Brand Spotlight: Black Diamond

Jake Snyder

Black Diamond Equipment From Humble Beginnings to the Highest Places on Earth In 1957, an ambitious, young climber, fresh out of high school named Yvon Chouinard (He also went on...

Brand Spotlight: Black Diamond

Jake Snyder

Black Diamond Equipment From Humble Beginnings to the Highest Places on Earth In 1957, an ambitious, young climber, fresh out of high school named Yvon Chouinard (He also went on...