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Exploring New Mountains with Paralympian Snowboarder Brittani Coury10/02/2019
Whether you ski, snowboard, ride one of those goofy snow bikes — exploring a new mountain is always a thrill, and that’s no different for adaptive athletes. Brittani Coury, the 2018 Winter Paralympic silver medalist in banked slalom, trains all year at Snowbird, and rarely gets the opportunity to ride the world-class mountains nearby. Last Read More
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Why North Cascades National Park Is the Perfect Place for Beginner Trail Runners10/02/2019
If you’re at all familiar with North Cascades National Park you might think that it’d be a fairly difficult place for a new trail runner to visit. Its rugged landscape and jagged peaks mean the trails are often at several thousand feet of elevation and deep in the backcountry. However, there’s more to this park Read More
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Paddling Through Cancer10/01/2019
Casi Rynkowski is no stranger to the sport of standup paddling. Since 2007, she has been training athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals focused on converting to a healthier lifestyle through her adventure fitness business. An AFAA certified personal trainer and ACA level 2 SUP instructor, Rynkowski has spent the past decade living the dream and Read More
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Virginia?s Upper James River: Paddling, Discovery and Solitude Awaits09/30/2019
At the confluence of forgotten history, scenic mountain wilderness and world-class paddling lies the headwaters of America’s founding river: The James. Nestled deep in Virginia’s rolling Blue Ridge Mountains, we were in the midst of a three-day paddling adventure on the magnificent Upper James River Water Trail. While the lower sections of the James River feature Read More
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When a Camp Mattress Claims It?s the Most Comfortable Ever – And It Is09/30/2019
There are a thousand reasons to love camping – but for most people, a good night’s rest isn’t one of them. A lucky few find a restrictive sleeping bag and an inch-thick sleeping pad a sufficient substitute for their bed at home. The rest of us enjoy a star-filled sky, a meditative campfire, crisp morning Read More
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10 Reasons Why Nova Scotia Should Be Your Next Adventure Destination09/27/2019
Get this outdoor enthusiast's haven on your radar ... before everyone else does.
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Field Tested: Alpacka?s Oryx Tandem Packraft Canoe09/27/2019
From the get-go I understood the allure of the packraft: incredibly lightweight boats you can realistically carry into the boonies on a hike, hunt or adventure, and then paddle back out down a river system or across a lake. Pack out a moose, cross an unfordable river, hike to a headwaters and paddle down, fly Read More
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Is Canada Getting a New World-Class Wave Pool?09/27/2019
As a venue for Championship Tour surfing, wave pools leave plenty to desire. From an event in laughable 2-foot slop in Allentown, Pennsylvania in the ’80s, to groomed 4-foot perfection at The Surf Ranch Experiment of 2018/2019, something feels amiss watching the world’s best compete in a controlled environment. But as a venue for the Read More
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Tony Hawk on Why the Olympics Snubbed Vert Skating09/26/2019
Traditional vert is dead, at least to the Olympics. As detailed in our Olympics: Fact From Fiction article last month, neither vert nor mega ramp will be represented in Tokyo next year. Instead, the two “disciplines” will be “park” and “street.” The reasons behind the decision – participation rates, accessibility, gender equity – are well Read More
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A Vancouver Island Travel Guide: Surfing, Craft Beer, Caves and Epic Hiking09/25/2019
You're only a ferry ride away from one of the coolest playgrounds in North America.
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Sit Skier Trevor Kennison Charges at Winter Park09/25/2019
When you think of a sit skier, you likely don’t see one sending huge cliffs, charging mogul lines, airing massive kickers in the park, or bombing down a slalom course. When Trevor Kennison thinks of skiing, however, he thinks, “Oh you hit that? I’m going to do that same exact thing.” Kennison can’t use his Read More
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2019?s Best Ski Movie Trailers09/24/2019
Ski movie season is upon us and with that comes a horde of trailers showing off every company’s latest efforts at movie making. Level 1 – “Romance” Denver, CO premiere was Sept. 21 with digital purchase available shortly after. Bozeman & SLC premiere tickets are also available, with those premieres happening on Sept. 26 & Read More
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Field Tested: Jetboil?s Genesis Basecamp System09/23/2019
Camp stoves have always been a bit of an odd fit for me. A no-brainer if we’re running rafts, when we carry the big Coleman two-burner and a small propane tank. But scaling down to sea kayak we traditionally packed aboard a couple of backpacking stoves. Some years, it’s butane cylinders, others it’s white gas, Read More
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Gear News: Parks Project Releases Collaboration With California State Parks Foundation09/23/2019
On Monday, Parks Project released a limited “State Parks of California” collection that celebrates and embraces the wonderful state parks of the Golden State. The ten-piece collection includes soft goods such as a fleece sweatshirt, several graphic tees, and a hat, as well as other limited products including a ceramic mug and a “Native Plants Read More
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The Ultimate Guide to Surfing at Night09/23/2019
As a pursuit, surfing has an array of limitations – perhaps more than any other physical activity. Winds, swell, summer blackballing, work, etc. constantly conspire to curtail our sessions. Besides surf conditions/quality, however, opportunities to paddle out are perhaps most restricted by the amount of hours of daylight at any given time during the year–especially Read More
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Are You Ready for the 2019 Distinguished Gentleman?s Ride?09/23/2019
Welcome to 2019’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) – an annual charity motorcycle ride that now takes place in more than 700 cities across 110 countries around the world. And on Sunday, Sept. 29, ladies and gentlemen (120,000 riders to be exact) will dawn their most dapper outfits, saddle up on their classic-meets-vintage styled motorcycles, and Read More
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Get Your Tickets for SNOWBOARDER Magazine?s ?Cold Front? Movie Premiere Tour 201909/20/2019
The Cold Front Tour returns for 2019 to kick off winter on a big screen near you. SNOWBOARDER Magazine is hitting the road, with generous support from 10 Barrel Brewing, to share our latest films with the masses in order to celebrate the advent of the winter season. Each tour stop will feature a selection Read More
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Caroline Gleich, Jeremy Jones and Tommy Caldwell Take a Stand for Climate Action at Capitol Hill09/20/2019
Last week in Washington, D.C., the Capitol got a dose of a different kind of environmental activism brought to its stairs and into the courtroom. Professional athletes from various disciplines spoke on behalf of the outdoor industry, offering a unique perspective on climate change as those whose livelihood put them at the forefront of our Read More
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The Skiing in Slovenia Has the Magic of a Fairytale09/19/2019
On a 200-foot side-step above an ancient single chair, Nika Radjenovič traverses the apron of a jagged peak towering overhead. Mini cyclones swirl around her boots as she moves past limestone formations dusted with fresh snow. Shallow bowls of powder unfold below her skis in the early morning sun she hadn’t expected to see in Read More
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A List of DIY Repair Tools That Are Essential for Roadlife09/19/2019
Picture this: You’re driving a highway somewhere in West Texas, when all of a sudden, lights start flashing on the dashboard and there is a funny smell wafting from the engine compartment. You pull over and pop the hood, only to find fluids leaking incessantly and smoke billowing. It sounds like quite the situation, but Read More
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How to Paddle From Tampa to the Heart of Florida in One Day09/19/2019
This article and video were produced in partnership with Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, which reminds you to leave no trace when you Enjoy Outdoors. Just over an hour due north of downtown Tampa is the Chassahowitzka River and a spring-fed float through what Florida looked like before Floridians. Surrounded by protected wetlands and wildlife refuges, Read More
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Conquering the Summit with Marine Veteran Phil Quintana09/18/2019
For Phil Quintana, skiing the full mountain matters. Topping out at Alpine Meadows to tackle open-bowl turns is not an intermediate goal to be dismissed. Quintana has the added challenge of needing to do it on one ski. After losing his leg as a result of injuries sustained during his 2005 deployment in Afghanistan, the Read More
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Why Is There So Much Trash on Top of El Capitan?09/18/2019
It’s late September in Yosemite Valley when the Climber Stewards and several volunteers made their way to the top of El Capitan. “El Cap” as it’s known to climbers, is a 3,000-foot wall of granite and a defining feature in Yosemite Valley. El Cap is one of the most popular climbing destinations in the world Read More
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Fox US Open of Mountain Biking; Photo Gallery09/18/2019
September 15, 2019 (Big Bear, CA) – Held at Snow Summit Resort in Big Bear Lake, CA for the first time, 700 athletes and 4,000 people from around the world gathered for the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking this weekend. Spectators enjoyed the full slate of events from the Dual Slalom, GT Bicycles Enduro Read More
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An Oregon Road Trip: Hiking, Camping, and Skateboarding Across the Beaver State09/17/2019
Forget the pains of planning your trip, we have worked out the kinks in advance and even left enough wiggle room to turn it into an adventure all your own.
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