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
A Patagonian ski odyssey. All photos and captions by Matthew Tufts By 2 p.m., the notebook on the tent floor tallying daily maté consumption already stood at a half dozen. The journal was tucked in the damp crevasse between sleeping bags, along with dog-eared playing cards, wagered gummies, scattered tea… Read More
How down fill ratings work and how they can help you choose the right product for your needs. Introduction When choosing a down garment, you’ll often see the term “down fill power.” This number measures the insulating efficiency of the down used inside a garment. Let’s… Read More
Three friends, an avalanche and an iPhone on Yashkuk Sar I. All captions written by Dane Steadman When we first heard the sound, we weren’t surprised: a crack that split the night air, followed by a growing roar. Just another avalanche off the immense seracs that hung over the northeast… Read More
Looking for a temperature guide for Patagonia Yulex® Regulator® Wetsuits? Zip up—we’re diving deep. Introduction Wetsuits opened surfing’s doors, allowing us to venture into the coldest surf destinations around the world and surf all winter long. Generally speaking, wetsuits should be comfortable, flexible and regulate your body temperature. You want… Read More
A master of big-mountain Alaskan spines finds the line of his life. All photos by Nicolas Teichrob Words by Ryland Bell What I’m doing in Haines, Alaska, is sort of like what Jeff Clark did at Mavericks in California for 15 years: riding the most apex lines on the planet… Read More
You don’t know until you go. All photos and captions by Matthew Tufts “Perhaps we should consider roping up again.” The last light of a milky grey day had long since faded. Everett and Tristan chuckled behind me as I pulled myself from the crevasse I’d plunged into up to… Read More
A tribute to Keita Kurakami. All photos by Julia Cassou It is the nature of a remote climbing expedition that there is always the possibility of not coming back. But how do you prepare for the possibility that a member of your team never makes it to the wall in… Read More