A letter from a Waorani activist in the Amazon. Would you consider walking into the heart of a forest to harvest wild medicines to heal your sick or wounded child to be a form of protest? Would you think that singing ancestral songs in a federal courthouse is an act… Read More
You can’t. But you can lead them to water and hope they drink it in. All photos by Chase White Along British Columbia’s legendary and remote Dean River, one of Earth’s greatest steelhead fisheries, 9-year-old Oly Dean Hickman would just as soon catch a toad. Oly stands in contrast to… Read More
A layering guide for any snow day. First Tracks: How to Layer for Skiing & Snowboarding Colorado cold smoke. Cascade hot pow. Sierra cement. East Coast ice. Chalky, blower, snain or death cookies … winter comes in many forms, and the quality of snow can change drastically over just a… Read More
The return of wetlands to the source of the Klamath River. Riding shotgun across Kurt Thomas’s 2,000-acre cattle ranch in Chiloquin, Oregon, feels like driving back in time. “Hold on tight, sweetheart,” he says, swerving his ATV around a beaver hole. As we move along a narrow dike in the… Read More
Learning how to fix a lost or loose button is an easy way to keep your gear in play. Introduction In this article, we’ll teach you how to secure a loose button or replace lost buttons with do-it-yourself button repair. Sewing buttons on by hand is simple and quick, and… Read More
A family in Maine is changing the way oysters are grown. All photos by Greta Rybus Abby Barrows remembers being scared but excited the day she and her husband, Ben Jackson, bought their neighbor’s oyster farm. But as soon as she saw the equipment that came… Read More
Standing up for the health of lands and waters is part of every Patagonia ambassador’s job description, even when they’re off the clock. A precision roll cast no fish can resist. Ten-mile rides at the mouth of the Hood River and inter–Hawaiian Islands foil crossings. Skiing a glacier in the… Read More
Learn how protective UPF clothing can help keep the sun’s harmful rays at bay. Introduction High-intensity UV rays can be harmful to skin—and sunscreen can rub or sweat off. But wearing sun-protection or UPF clothing can help protect your skin from damaging UV rays all day without needing to re-apply… Read More
A big win during a perilous season for public lands. Picking a favorite wildlife encounter in Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp is a bit of a stumper for Stacy Funderburke. “How about three?” he counters. A regional vice president for the Conservation Fund, Funderburke has visited the Okefenokee, the largest black-water swamp… Read More
Wool’s natural ability to control odor means you don’t need to wash it as often as you think. When it’s time, follow these tips to keep your merino-blend clothes clean. Introduction Wool is a long-lasting, breathable insulator. It’s also naturally absorbent and resists odors. Because of these unique performance attributes,… Read More
When everyday wear and tear takes a toll on well-loved garments, fabric pilling can happen. Learn how to remove pilling from clothes so you can keep them in play. Introduction Everyday wear, washing and drying can leave your clothes susceptible to pilling. This process causes loose fibers to form small… Read More