A climbing harness is one of the few pieces of gear that is absolutely essential when attempting to scale anything that stretches beyond bouldering height. Maybe you don’t feel that way if you’re Alex ...

Deliberately streamlined for mountaineering, this pack has outlived many others that have seen far less use. The post The ...

Least-Punishing Testing Venue: “Valmont Canyon,” aka the corridor in east Boulder, Colorado, that’s home to the city’s four rock gyms Most-Punishing Testing Venue: The Bugaboos, British Columbia Worst ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Don't get me wrong, my favorite summer sport is mountain biking. To me, ...

The Ultra 35 pack is a minimalist’s dream, showcasing Samaya’s no-holds-barred approach to making really functional alpine gear that’s built to last. Every single detail is thought out from the ...

LONE MOUNTAIN RANCH -- Skiing over the snow-covered log threw me for a loop. I was too far back after landing on the log's downhill side. As if in slow motion, my right leg angled skyward in a futile ...

Although outdoor equipment technology has advanced greatly since the late 1960s and early 1970s, the look of that era has had a lasting influence on menswear. A collection of retro alpine gear ...