How to Choose an Ice Axe: Length, Type, and Certification Explained
A straight-talking guide to matching a mountaineering axe to the terrain you actually climb.
Adventure
Expedition-grade trips broken down by distance, elevation gain.
5 Utah Desert Backpacking Routes for Winter and Early Spring
Slot canyons and slickrock country where the best season runs from November through April.
How to Plan a Winter Ascent of Mount Washington
Routes, gear, timing, and the weather calculus behind the Northeast's highest winter summit.