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The ultimate adventure guide
A mini-espresso maker can help take the chill off of any morning.
Micro cramps provide extra traction on slippery trails.
Don't let winter stop your run. Winter traction devices like these fit right over your running shoes.
A good sleeping pad is a must when the ground is still cold.
Finding the right back can be a trick, but waking up well rested is worth the effort.
Many trails remain icy well into spring, and having a little extra grip on your feet can make these hikes feasible.
Zach Urness
Photo Date:
02/17/2015
Fat bikes are able to ride on the snow due to unique wide tires that can range from 3.5 to 4.5 inches wide.
Zach Urness
Photo Date:
02/17/2015
Fat biking the Todd Lake snowshoe trail near Dutchman Flat Sno-Park west of Bend.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
01/31/2018
Riding the Durrance Loop in Idaho.
Adam Cowcill
Photo Date:
04/28/2016
Meadows and Solitude Loops, Callaghan Country in Canada.
Corey Moffat
Photo Date:
01/02/2016
Skiing down the famous Glacier Point Road switchbacks with a full view of Half Dome.
Andrew Stohner
Photo Date:
12/22/2017
Light painting with headlamps in the Mt St Helens National Monument
Andrew Stohner
Photo Date:
12/22/2017
Celebrating winter and the beauty of the west