Alpinism
Multi-Day Alpine Climbing: Food, Fuel, and Weight Strategy
Alpine food planning is more technical than the climbing. Here's how to pack lean without bonking at altitude.
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Alpinism
Chamonix Alpinism: Starter Routes for the Competent Climber
Chamonix offers vertical alpinism starting 900m above the valley. Here are the routes that teach you the game.
Skiing
Ski Mountaineering Boots Compared: Scarpa, Dynafit, Atomic
The Scarpa, Dynafit, and Atomic boots each optimize differently. Here's how to choose.
Climbing
Trad Climbing Gear Rack: What to Buy First and What Can Wait
A full trad rack costs $2,500 but you don't need it all in year one. Here's the real progression.
Climbing
How to Choose Climbing Shoes for Different Rock Types
Granite, limestone, and sandstone each demand a different shoe. Here's how to match the rubber to the rock.
Avalanche Safety
Avalanche Safety for Backcountry Skiers: A Beyond-the-Basics Guide
You took your Level 1 course three years ago and you still turn around on days you shouldn't. Here's the guide for skiers who know the basics and need to get better at decisions.
Downhill
Downhill Mountain Biking at Whistler: The First-Timer's Guide
Whistler is the best lift-served bike park in the world. It's also where a lot of first-timers have short, expensive, injury-filled weeks. Here's how to get it right.
Climbing
Crag Selection: How to Pick Climbing Destinations That Match Your Level
Most climbers either pick above or below their ability when planning trips. Here's a framework for choosing crags that actually match where you are.
Fastpacking
Fastpacking: The New Discipline Between Trail Running and Backpacking
Fastpacking is backpacking for runners who want to cover more ground. Done right, it's the most efficient way to see big terrain. Done wrong, it's just a miserable run with too much stuff.
Bikepacking
Bikepacking the Great Divide: A Realistic 60-Day Plan
The Great Divide is 4,400 km of gravel and dirt from Banff to the Mexican border. Here's how to actually ride it without the trip falling apart in Wyoming.
Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing Progression: From First Lessons to Riding Waves
Kitesurfing seduces men with its hero highlights. The reality is a multi-year progression where most dropouts quit in month three. Here's how to not be one of them.
Enduro
Enduro Mountain Biking: How to Train for Your First Race Season
An enduro race weekend isn't just mountain biking with numbers. The discipline demands specific fitness, tactics, and durability that most weekend riders underestimate.