snowshoeing

Xero Shoes Alpine Snow Boot Review (First Looks)

Gear Reviews February 9, 2021

The Xero Shoes Alpine Snow Boot is a flexible, insulated, waterproof, zero-drop footwear option for minimalist shoe lovers who still want warm feet in cold and snowy conditions.

Lightweight Backpacking Gear for Cold Winter Temperatures (Two-Layer Systems, Vapor Barriers, and Really Puffy Stuff)

Wilderness Skills December 24, 2019

Lightweight backpacking gear for winter temperatures: two-layer insulation systems, vapor barrier systems, and really puffy stuff.

Field Notes: Winter Backpacking in Southeast Wyoming

Trips February 14, 2019

Lightweight backpacking in winter: field notes from SE Wyoming - tarp camping, firebuilding, wood stove cooking, and more (VIDEO).

Crescent Moon EVA Snowshoes Review

Gear Reviews November 27, 2017

This Crescent Moon EVA Snowshoes review addresses the use of foam as a snowshoe material, combined with a fixed shoe binding.

Snowshoeing Yosemite Point (Film)

Trips March 1, 2017

Chris Smead presents "Snowshoeing Yosemite Point", a film in 4K about a beautiful winter trek accomplished in lightweight style!

Lightweight Backpacking in the Winter: Gear and Techniques from the Arctic

Wilderness Skills February 24, 2017

Lightweight backpacking in the winter requires more intentionality with respect to gear selection and skill set, but with great rewards.

Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 25

Current Events (*) September 28, 2015

FBI Fugitive Found on Appalachian Trail, A Survival Video Game, The Zion Flash Flood, A "Walk In the Woods" Inspires People to Get Out, MSR FlyLite Tent, and much more!

Lightweight Backpacking for Couples

Wilderness Skills September 3, 2003 Introduction Most of us do not venture into the backcountry alone. Sharing the outdoors with another person heightens our outdoor experience. That person can be a good friend, parent, brother,...

GoLite, Integral Designs, and Wild Things High Loft Synthetic Insulating Jackets (Comparison Review)

Gear Reviews April 15, 2002 Overview High-loft insulating garments have a higher warmth-to-weight ratio than any other type of clothing. So, they are perfect complements to a lightweight backpacking clothing system when temperatures plummet. This...

A Homemade Gear Sled (Pulk) for Backcountry Winter Travel

Make Your Own Gear (MYOG) April 15, 2002 Introduction Winter backpacking is an entirely different experience from backpacking at any other time of the year. In the winter our needs for food, water, and warmth require significant changes...