The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) wants to build the world’s longest gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon (LCC). Stretching over 8 miles long and reaching over 260 feet tall, the gondola would only stop at two private ski resorts–Snowbird and Alta–but Utah taxpayers
Superintendent Cam Sholly announced the selection of Sarah Davis, a 20-year National Park Service veteran, as the new chief of Resource and Visitor Protection.
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"My version of paradise isn’t exactly a sandy beach and ocean waves. It's more like craggy peaks and alpine lakes. To each their own, but I’d call this a 5-star hotel." What is your idea of paradise?
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When you spend the first week of 2019 on a hut trip skiing untracked powder, you know it's going to be a good year.
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This was one of the most gorgeous mornings Mike Meru had seen in a long time. The air was cold and crisp and the water was like a sheet of glass. Mike and his friends couldn't have asked for a better way to start the day.
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Cody Yeaman described the feeling of summiting this 14er as "surreal." As Cody and his friends descended, they couldn't help but remark at the fact that they'd stood at the top of this peak just hours ago.
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After trekking to this spot overlooking the Franz Josef Glacier, Jacob and family almost hiked down due to bad weather that didn't look like it would let up. Luckily, what had originally been a whiteout became this stunning view.
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This was Jess Grambau's (Instagram's jessgrambau) first sunset of 2018, and she wouldn’t have wanted to spend it any other way. Camping in the cold, sitting around the campfire, chasing the sun the whole day...all with her adventure partner Chris Price (parkcitydesignbuild).
"You know … black people don’t climb." When this comment was directed at Backcountry Ambassador Gina Danza, it only fueled her determination to make the outdoors more diverse. Read more about her mission to diversify the outdoors "one climb at a time":
Amber and her best friend Ariel the dog have hiked all 46 high peaks in the Adirondacks – making them "Adirondack 46-ers." Ariel is almost 14 now, but Amber wouldn't trade her for any other adventure partner.
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While hiking in the San Rafael Swell in southern Utah, Critt Lance and her friends stumbled upon these hidden arches...and decided that the best thing to do was stick around and wait for the stars to appear.
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If you want to beat the heat on the PCT, you might be in for some early mornings. All things considered, 2:30 AM wake up calls aren't all bad when you get views like this.
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Have you ever woken up on a towering cliff, sipping coffee and snuggled inside your sleeping bag? If not, there’s still time to tick off memorable summer trips before it’s too late. Shop Backcountry camp gear, then get outside and start making memories:
A few weekends ago, 17 people ran 250 miles across Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante to better understand the cultural, recreational, and natural significance of these National Monuments. Watch the full film: .
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Ever camped in Bears Ears? Hiked in Grand Staircase-Escalante? We’ve been fortunate enough to experience these wonders in our backyard, and want to protect them for all. Join us and
@nature_org
in addressing the threats to these lands. Learn more here:
As far as we’re concerned, summer is for living outdoors—packing up our cars with shelter, food, and toys, and setting up camp with friends and family. From tents to camp kitchens, get the gear to help you enjoy your time out there: