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The Ultimate Washington Road Trip: A Locals Guide

Washington is an outdoor playground—national parks, wild beaches, endless trails, ski resorts, rivers, and forests stacked into one state. You

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What To Wear To Hike A 14er

Hiking my first 14er was the first time I learned that “cotton kills.” Thankfully, I didn’t actually die. I was

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Hemingway Was Right

“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games,” Ernest Hemingway once said. Being

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The Ultimate Washington Road Trip: A Locals Guide

Washington is an outdoor playground—national parks, wild beaches, endless trails, ski resorts, ri…

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Same Outdoors, Different Mission.

The OR Tactical Team understands oftentimes the environment itself poses as significant a threat …

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Which Heated Glove Is Right For You?

When you set out to explore the coldest, harshest environments on the planet, nothing should hold…

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Ambassador Favorite Outerwear Kits

Depending on who you ask, the winter months are our favorite time of the year at Outdoor Research…

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Staying Safe in the Backcountry With Avalanche Canada

Words by Avalanche Canada, Images by Outdoor Research.
Heading out into the snowy backcountr…

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Down vs. Synthetic Insulation: What’s the difference?

Not all insulation is created equal. Deciding between down and synthetic really comes down to…

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Do you know what avalanche terrain looks like?

Before you head out this winter, check out these videos.

Hoping to get out more this winter? Ma…

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6 Training Tips for Big Mountain Objectives

Graham Zimmerman pushes the limits on expeditions—here’s how he prepares beforehand.

This summ…

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The Backpacker’s Dictionary

Every sport has its insider lingo. Do you speak backpacker?

Whether you’ve logged thousands o…

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Two Avalanche Myths People Believe—And One Of The Best (Free!) Online Education Resources

Avalanche Canada created one of the best beginner avalanche safety resources on the web. You owe …

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X-Gaiters: Everything You Need to Know

Get the best fit and compatibility to make the most of your X-Gaiters.

Years of testing, tink…

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Pro Advice: How to Choose Ice Climbing Gloves

You’ll need multiple pairs of gloves for ice climbing—here’s how to find the right ones. It wa…