How To's
Capture the Moment
Put that fancy video camera to good use this winter by using it as a ski and snowboard training tool.
Beyond Weight Shift
Learn how to shift your weight, balance on one foot, and make that smooth arcing turn down the ski slope.
Winter Camping Survival
Make yourself comfortable while traveling and camping in snow country.
The Widetrack Myth
Don't trade mobility for stability by getting caught up in the widetrack stance. A narrow ski stance will put you on the path to expert skiing.
Tips for a Successful Trip
With a few helpful pointers, achieving a successful trip doesn't have to be next to impossible. Here are a few tips to get you started planning: where to go, when to go and what to pack.
Wading Trails
There's nothing quite like the feel of currents wrapping around the legs and the rush of water in the ears to bring a sense of connection to the river.
Headwaters Institute
Learn more about the Headwaters Institute, a non-profit organization working toward bettering the education and communication between national river communities and the general public.
A Sense of Adventure
A different type of adventure for visually impaired outdoor-lovers. Katharine Wroth explains.
Four Days, Three Nights, and a Hundred Inches
Witness the Golden Age of snowshoeing, where winter adventure happily collides with comfortable resort escapes designed for the entire family.
Snowboards: Selecting the Right Board
You've taken a lesson or two, rented or demoed a few boards, and now consider yourself a dedicated convert. Now, it's time to buy a board, and here's the stuff that will point you in the right direction.
Hand Language
If you're going to travel abroad, it helps to understand the implications of your gestures.
Trail Runner: The Off-road Personality
Wanted: individuals able to deal with constantly changing environment, challenging obstacles, ability to travel alone, the pursuit of adventure, and an attitude.
Where Summer Survives and Winter Arrives
Don't get caught indoors. Explore a wealth of autumn hiking, trail running, and paddling destinations.
Three Fishing Lies You Can Use
An understanding of feeding, sheltering, and prime lies is essential to fly fishing success.
Swingin' Soft-Hackles
Have you forgotten that they exist, and how to use them? Give the tried-and-true soft-hackle a chance during this summer
Striking a Fish
One of the most crucial moments during the fight, the strike can determine whether things will continue in your favor.
Spring Tuning: Casting
After a winter of fly-fishing inactivity, casting is often at less-than-optimal levels, which can make for some frustrating early-season days.
Spotting Fish
Spotting fish--the next Olympic Sport?
Shot -- Near or Far?
Split Shot are vital parts of a nymph-fisher's equipment repertoire. However, placement is often an enigma for many anglers.
Setting a Drag: A Primer
An angler's three golden rules to remember when using a drag system.
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