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  • snow on a mountain

    What Is Splitboarding?

    First off, a splitboard is a type of snowboard. Now that that’s cleared up, let’s go deeper. Splitboards exist for the same reason ski touring gear exists: to ascend snowy...

    Annie Fast |

  • person paddleboarding

    Geartrade: How to ship a paddleboard

    Hooray paddleboards! They’re a thing everybody loves—until you’ve got to ship them. Because bless ‘em, they’re just not that portable. They’re too oversized to just drop off at the post...

    Beth Lopez |

  • person setting up a tent

    Geartrade: The sleeping bag buyer’s guide

    Hooray, you get to sleep outside! Now that we got our happy dance out of the way, let’s chat sleeping bags, since (if you’re reading this article) you’re probably in...

    Beth Lopez |

  • people hiking

    Top essential UnNew Outdoor™ gear for Fall

    After a toasty-hot summer, you can’t blame outdoor folk for being really excited for autumn. It means we can do all the sports we love and actually feel comfortable. Suddenly,...

    Beth Lopez |

  • person climbing sierra mountains

    Beginners Take: Rock Climbing

    Rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. This is a quick run down on the basic gear you will need to get started. If you’re...

    Annie Fast |

  • downhill road biking

    How to Ship your Bike

    If you need to pack up a bike, that’s probably good news: you’ve either sold it or you’re about to take it on a rad adventure somewhere afar. Either way,...

    Beth Lopez |

  • person with Teva jacket

    Do you really *need* that new Puffy?

    Every year thousands of new products flood the gear market: puffies come out in new colors, shoes are released with new lacing systems, tents are redesigned, apparel is modified, water...

    Emma Athena |

  • Person Mountain Biking

    Mountain Biking 101

    It’s easy to understand why mountain biking keeps rising in popularity … the gear keeps getting better, the trail systems keep growing larger, the pros keep pushing the sport further,...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Rob R. Powder Shot

    The Jaded Local

    We can all be more open to sharing some local insights with fellow skiers and tourists. It's easy to tell when someone new is in the lineup, bright eyed and...

    Shopify API |

  • graphic of person taking photo of shoes

    How To Write A Great Product Title

    Quick tips to write a great product title to sell your gear faster. You don’t have to be a writing expert to give your product a good title—just follow this...

    Beth Lopez |