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It’s a glove, it’s a mitten – no, it’s the Mountain Hardwear split mitt!
And it’s the lobster claw gloves for the win - or, more specifically, the Mountain Hardwear split mitt. I love to ski, but I hate getting cold. And until this season, I hadn’t found the right covering to keep my hands warm. I tried ski gloves, but my fingers turned...

‘The National Parks Journal’ helps you log every park visit
I lost my first tooth biting into an apple while picnicking at Mammoth Cave National Park as a kid. I learned to love the desert at Big Bend National Park. I realized the importance of letting land burn naturally at Yellowstone National Park, and I pitched a tent in...

Banff Film Festival returns to Paramount May 5-6
Grab your hiking boots and popcorn, outdoor people. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Austin May 5 and 6. The two-day festival features a selection of short films about people doing cool stuff in the mountains, from mountain biking, skiing, and...

In Northern Idaho, don’t miss charming Lookout Pass ski area
I’m smitten with the old-school charm of Idaho’s ski areas. A recent whirlwind tour of the northern section of the state included a stop at Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area, where I spent the day exploring the resort’s new terrain. And yes, just before I was...