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The Unlikely Trend of Trucker Hats

The Unlikely Trend of Trucker Hats

Chris Hammock
April 20, 2017

Trucker hats and their head-topping ilk are a staple outdoor style trend, one represented in force across the country. Trucker hats are the instant outdoor look creator — you can wear something inside...

9 Tips for the Perfect Adventure Crew

9 Tips for the Perfect Adventure Crew

Chris Hammock
March 14, 2017

Whether it’s on the first ascent of an isolated mountain or on a chill car camping excursion for the weekend, the people around you can make or break a trip. You can’t change much about the core personalities...

How to: Stay Dry

How to: Stay Dry

Chris Hammock
February 13, 2017

Spring-like, 60 degree days in February and March are absolutely beautiful. Don't be fooled by the sunlight, though, the weather can turn from snow to rain quickly and destroy your day if you are caught...

How I Ended up in Cranbrook, B.C.

How I Ended up in Cranbrook, B.C.

Chris Hammock
February 2, 2017

The reality of what we had gotten ourselves into only hit me at the tiny, remote border crossing in Roosville, MT. After politely informing the Canadian border patrol agent that our travel plans were to...

Gear Review: Aura Optics Nimbus Goggle

Gear Review: Aura Optics Nimbus Goggle

Chris Hammock
January 17, 2017

I tend to skimp out when it comes to the quality of my ski goggles. I’ve never thought too much about the plastic over my face and never wanted to drop big sums of money for a good pair, stubbornly sticking...

Weekend escape: Bridger Bowl, MT

Weekend escape: Bridger Bowl, MT

Chris Hammock
January 5, 2017

For the last six years, I’ve had a low-priority objective of trying out new ski areas in Montana. After people filled my ear with good things about Bridger Bowl just north of Bozeman, I figured it was...

Frozen Blackmore Lake, up Hyalite Canyon near Bozeman, Montana

How to: Not fall into a frozen lake

Chris Hammock
December 16, 2016

Chances are, if you’re outside this winter, you’ll encounter a frozen body of water. Here are a few items you should check off your list before you step onto the ice. Take stock of the general...

Insider's Guide to Snowbird

Insider’s Guide to Snowbird

Chris Hammock
November 28, 2016

With 2,500 skiable acres, Snowbird is the biggest of the four Cottonwood Canyon ski areas. The majority of the runs (38 percent) are blue, 27 percent are green and 35 percent are black runs. As for other...

Smartphones Outside: A Debate

Smartphones Outside: A Debate

Chris Hammock
September 19, 2016

There’s nothing quite like the rush of finding yourself in just the right spot with 10 minutes of perfect light, knowing the picture you are taking on your phone is going to look great on the Internet....

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