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The Ski Industry’s Climate Reality

The Ski Industry’s Climate Reality

The Ski Climate Summit, Part 1: What the economics and data already show.

The Perfect Test For Bipartisan Conservation Just Failed

The Perfect Test For Bipartisan Conservation Just Failed

Bipartisan opposition and a "conservation caucus" couldn't stop Republican representatives from voting to expose the Boundary Waters to mining.

Why I'm Not Writing Off Patagonia

Why I'm Not Writing Off Patagonia

Selling jackets won't solve climate change. But dismissing anyone who falls short of impossible ideals leaves us with nothing but a sense of moral superiority.

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Can Oxygen Conservation Turn Conservation Into Profit?

Can Oxygen Conservation Turn Conservation Into Profit?

The company is betting that restoring land can be profitable, but it remains to be seen if their model can survive market realities.

On the trail again

On the trail again

Easy mode, the New Year, winter plans, looking back and looking forward

A Look at Strava’s 2025 Year in Sport

A Look at Strava’s 2025 Year in Sport

How GenZ, running, lifting, clubs, and social motivation are shaping Strava

The Grift and Activism of AltNPS

The Grift and Activism of AltNPS

The blurry line between resistance, performance, and a merch store

My Weird Little Outdoor Ecosystem

My Weird Little Outdoor Ecosystem

A satirical gear site, an indie media directory, and a pack weight tracker walk into a bar

A Pass, a Portrait, and a Price Hike

A Pass, a Portrait, and a Price Hike

Behind the new national park access rules: digital upgrades, political branding, and rising costs for international visitors

Patagonia is a Work in Progress

Patagonia is a Work in Progress

What their latest report shows about the gap between Patagonia’s ambitions and the infrastructure required to support them.

A Cut Switchback is the Wildest Outdoor Story of the Year

A Cut Switchback is the Wildest Outdoor Story of the Year

Trail running hits the big time: federal charges, political grandstanding, and presidential pardons.

When in Rome

When in Rome

A trip through Florence and Rome touches on the limits and promise of AI in travel

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I skied the Vallée Blanche. It already feels a bit like a memory.

As glaciers recede and seasons shrink, one of skiing’s most iconic routes feels increasingly fragile.

Travel


When in Rome

When in Rome

A trip through Florence and Rome touches on the limits and promise of AI in travel

Ski, sauna, repeat: a winter escape to Blanket Glacier Chalet

Ski, sauna, repeat: a winter escape to Blanket Glacier Chalet

Some places slow you down in all the right ways. Blanket Glacier Chalet is one of them.

A Few Days in the Polish Tatras: Beautiful, Busy, and Unexpected

A Few Days in the Polish Tatras: Beautiful, Busy, and Unexpected

A few weeks ago I flew from London to Kraków, took a bus south to the resort town of Zakopane, and set out in search of a mountain escape.

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iOverlander’s Pivot Shows the Cost of Community-Driven Tech

Built on trust and volunteerism, the popular overlanding and vanlife app now faces the challenge of becoming sustainable.

Tech


Can Livestream Shopping Reel In the Outdoor Industry?

Can Livestream Shopping Reel In the Outdoor Industry?

If you’re like me, you probably buy most things—outdoor gear, clothing, household necessities, etc.—online.

Airbnb’s New Direction: Not Just Stays Anymore

Airbnb’s New Direction: Not Just Stays Anymore

Airbnb wants to be more than just a place to book a stay. But can it really pull off becoming the next great “travel super app"?

Strava is shifting focus. Will users come along?

Strava is shifting focus. Will users come along?

What happened to FATMAP routes, SEO moves, product strategy, and a few predictions

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One made noise. One made a mess.

How two recent campaigns by Mammut and Arc’teryx reveal the precarious state of brand identity.

Brand


Patagonia is a Work in Progress

Patagonia is a Work in Progress

What their latest report shows about the gap between Patagonia’s ambitions and the infrastructure required to support them.

Don't start an outdoor brand (right now).

Don't start an outdoor brand (right now).

I discuss the challenging economics facing the outdoor industry with Bill Amos, founder of the recently shuttered brand NW Alpine.

Not just apparel: Norrøna bets on lodging, guiding, and deeper loyalty

Not just apparel: Norrøna bets on lodging, guiding, and deeper loyalty

The Norwegian brand is leading the way in the outdoor industry when it comes to omni-channel marketing strategies.

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