

Megan Michelson
Contributing editor Megan Michelson is an award-winning journalist who covers travel and the outdoors for a wide range of publications from her home base in Tahoe City, California. She grew up in the Sierra Nevada foothills and later lived in England, Vermont, Colorado, New Mexico, and Washington. A former editor at 国产吃瓜黑料, Skiing magazine, and ESPN.com, in addition to 国产吃瓜黑料 she now writes for The New York Times,听迟丑别 San Francisco Chronicle, and other notable media outlets. She continues to adventure globally and has skied on five continents.
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We tested over 80 sunglasses in all seasons, wearing them everywhere from high-altitude peaks to sunny beaches. These 16 stood out above the rest.
Homewood, a small ski area on Lake Tahoe鈥檚 west shore, is experiencing growing pains that pit developers trying to run a business against ticked-off locals who just want to go skiing. Can everyone win?
From a music-centric journey across the northern U.S. to a national park-studded road trip through the heartland, we鈥檝e got itineraries for your next great cross-country adventure.
From a lookout tower with a wood-fired sauna to a sleek cabin with volcano views, these imaginative, forested forts go way beyond your best childhood dreams
We鈥檙e not talking about big thru-hikes, but extended walks on pathways through glorious landscapes in spectacular parts of the world
These are our favorite healthy trips in North America, from a desert hot-springs lodge to a quiet island off the Pacific Coast.
Patrollers demand wage increases from Utah鈥檚 Park City Mountain Resort as its owner, Vail Resorts, asks patrollers from other ski areas to cross the picket line
Italian municipalities hoping to revive small towns have basically been giving houses away for free. According to this buyer, it鈥檚 almost as good as it sounds.
This Wyoming gem is legendary for year-round adventure but known as pricey. There are ways to go without blowing your budget.
My family traded stressful air travel and an exhausting day cooking and cleaning for crowd-free campsites and an outdoor feast around the fire. Best decision ever.
A tiny, remote backcountry hut in the Front Range has everything you need鈥攁nd nothing you don鈥檛
Here鈥檚 how to save serious money at this and other U.S. ski hills this season
After testing 51 pairs, our picky lead sunglass tester finally found shades that don鈥檛 suck for trail running: the Julbo Density
From an e-toothbrush that self-disinfects and an airline where your bike flies free, to smart socks and a genius trick for entertaining kids, our tips will transform how you travel
Introducing a year鈥檚 worth of the most entertaining outdoor gatherings鈥攎usic, sports, food, and film鈥攁ll in dream locations
From campgrounds that only accept bookings two weeks out to websites with immediate inventory, we鈥檝e got solutions for late planners
Start your trip surfing, and end it whale- and turtle-watching. We鈥檝e got the latest intel on new spots and favorite local hangouts.
These are the classic, oversized sunnies you鈥檒l wear on the beach, the ski hill, or the road trip
Ski to an old silver mine. Dive to a shipwreck. In these places, delving into the past is an adventure.
Let your children wheel across the remote Utah desert, trek to a jungle treehouse in Thailand, and pitch a tent aboard a ferry to Alaska. These one-of-a-kind wild experiences鈥攌id-tested, parent-approved鈥攚ill have everyone stoked to travel.
Bike-tuning station? Check. Gear rental and storage for backcountry outings? Yep. At Field Station, near Arches National Park in Utah, guests are encouraged to explore outside, then welcomed back with cold beer, a hot tub, and an outdoor fire pit.
Pack your bags because we鈥檝e identified legendary ski resorts all over the globe that you鈥檙e going to yearn to visit
You can鈥檛 ski if you can鈥檛 see. Don鈥檛 leave it up to chance. The future is bright in these fully vetted goggles.
We put over a dozen helmets to work in a variety of conditions. These six got our vote.
The pro skier turned psychiatrist lost his four-year battle with cancer over the weekend
Max Lowe made a big splash in 2021 with 鈥楾orn,鈥 a documentary about the death of his famous father, alpinist Alex Lowe, and how it shook and shaped his family. These days, he鈥檚 forging ahead with ambitious projects鈥攊ncluding a new film about the restorative power of climbing鈥攊n the next stage of his career.
Forget stuffy, competitive running races. Take the Bridge is an underground race series that鈥檚 all about breaking rules and doing things your own way.
Katie Burrell has developed a brand around teaching winter-sports experts and strivers to chill out and share a laugh. Her upcoming film, 鈥榃eak Layers,鈥 revives the old party-hard ski comedy鈥攚ith women at the center of the action.
From crabbing and surfing the iconic coast to hiking and biking the redwood-covered hills, the San Francisco Bay Area enclave of Marin County is an awesome destination for recreationists and foodies year-round. Here鈥檚 how to do it right.
We asked pro skiers Cody Townsend and Glen Plake which classic ski movies they could watch over and over again. Get ready to hunker down on the couch and revisit these throwback gems.
Tipping is part of life, but it often feels confusing and stressful. Whether you鈥檙e on a river trip, a safari, or taking a ski lesson, we asked all the hard questions to provide these guidelines on how much to give鈥攁nd how to do it right.
Need a backcountry overnight dwelling in a crisis? Survival skills instructor Jessie Krebs has you covered.
Sorry for sending the crowds your way, but sharing special places in the outdoors is my job, and if it鈥檚 done right, it鈥檚 for the greater good
Top athletes鈥攆rom Nordic skier Jessie Diggins to mountain runner Joseph Gray鈥攕hare a meal-by-meal plan of what they eat on typical winter days.
These skier-friendly hotels come with amenities like boot-drying rooms, meet-and-greets with ski patrol dogs, and in-house gear shops.
We asked Andrew Collins, author of the new book 鈥楿ltimate Road Trips: USA and Canada,鈥 to reveal his favorite fall road trips. From underrated national parks in Utah to classic leaf peeping in New England, here鈥檚 his intel on where to go and what to do.
Traveling this summer was chaotic and expensive. Fall trips don't have to be that way with this advice on how to save and where to go.
The new documentary 鈥楤uried鈥 looks back at 1982 tragedy at Alpine Meadows ski resort, and finds lessons that are as relevant as ever about surviving a traumatic event
You don鈥檛 need a reservation to pitch a tent at these free and dispersed camping areas on public land, from empty beaches to lush forests to hot springs. Go, enjoy, and pledge to leave the place in better shape than you found it.
The 440-mile route goes from the third-deepest lake in the U.S. to the jagged peaks of the North Cascades and the tulip-filled Skagit Valley
These seven destinations are the perfect summer base camps, with plenty of adventure on and off the water
Last summer, Tiffany Thiele, a young rock climber from Reno, Nevada, took her life after posting a Facebook message claiming she鈥檇 been raped by a ski patroller. She left behind an unsolvable mystery about what really happened, along with urgent questions about whether more could have been done to heal her feelings of pain and distrust.
This cliff-hugging stretch of U.S Highway 550 is dotted with scenic mountain towns filled with hiking trails, brewpubs, and hot springs
From routes that have been rebuilt after wildfires to newly constructed singletrack, we can鈥檛 wait to get trekking on these trails around the country
The best way to catch aurora borealis in all its lit-up beauty: go to the darkest places on earth, at just the right time, and hope for the best
It鈥檒l take some miles to reach these eight remote, high-elevation lakes, but what better way to cap off a strenuous trek than diving into cool, crystal-clear water?
Across the country, hard-to-nab spots are sitting vacant. How do we make sure these coveted spaces aren鈥檛 going to waste?
Forget waking up at dawn to save your spot or navigating through crowds on Main Street. These coastal destinations are all about empty stretches of sand, activities for everyone, and ocean-view rooms that don鈥檛 break the bank.
You鈥檒l be surprised by the places on this list, but maybe it鈥檚 time we started redefining what makes a ski town
Figuring out how to best equip and dress yourself when you鈥檙e just starting this sport can feel overwhelming. We鈥檙e here to help.
It鈥檚 February, which means you鈥檇 better start reserving campsites for August now. We have a few tips for you.
The young rock-climbing phenom, who got her start bouldering in Central Park as a kid, shares her favorite places in her home city for vintage clothes, vegan gelato, and indoor climbing
From affordability to crowd control, we considered a variety of factors to determine the best ski towns to visit or live in
Andrew Jackson reveals his favorite places to ride a bike, fuel up, and play in his home city
Whether you鈥檙e looking to take up classic skiing or skate skiing, the U.S. gold medalist has some advice for beginning one of the season's most fun and affordable sports
A day out on the slopes doesn鈥檛 have to be wildly expensive. You just need to know where and when to go.
From huts with easy approaches to less crowded areas, we鈥檝e got beginner-friendly ways for you to get out of bounds
Glenn McConkey raised one of freeskiing鈥檚 greatest icons. Now a Utah estate lawyer has pleaded guilty to taking millions of her dollars.
Don鈥檛 be afraid of ice climbing. It鈥檚 a fun winter skill to pick up, and we鈥檝e got all the intel on how to get started.
Whether you want to learn a new sport鈥攍ike skate skiing or ice climbing鈥攐r improve your skills, there鈥檚 a lesson out there for you
These places may not be ultra fancy or ski-in, ski-out, but the point is: if you鈥檙e savvy, you can take a ski trip on a budget
Expect full-capacity chairlifts and indoor dining to return to ski resorts this season. But some COVID-era policies, like buying lift tickets online, will remain.
Lids that let you push your limits
We鈥檝e got your next car-based ski vacation dialed, complete with worthy detours and the best powder stashes
The stunning, adventure-filled road parallels the eastern Sierra Nevada and has ample stops for hot springs, hikes, and backcountry skiing
Climate change is wreaking havoc on the timing and quality of fall foliage, but scientists have a few tips on how to catch the season鈥檚 best colors
From Reykjav铆k to Minneapolis, winter isn鈥檛 just tolerated here, it鈥檚 celebrated
You can鈥檛 beat the desert vibes at these stunning vacation homes, all minutes from California鈥檚 most laid-back national park
The yoga superstar dishes on her hometown鈥檚 best vegetarian breakfast tacos, dog-walking trails, and donation-based yoga for all
The movement for resorts, climbing routes, and other well-known destinations to get rid of offensive monikers is a step in the right direction, but there鈥檚 still more work to be done
There鈥檚 a lot to know before parking your van or pitching a tent on public lands. Here鈥檚 how to do it right.
Moab isn鈥檛 the only place to go. Explorer and professional skier Kalen Thorien shares her intel on how to find adventures off the beaten path.
If you were as caught off guard by the end of summer as we were, here are some easy-to-plan itineraries for the long weekend
Think hotels with bike washing stations and retreats with spin classes, all located near miles of empty singletrack
Thanks to the rise of engineered parks, it鈥檚 now easier than ever to learn to surf a wave in a kayak
It鈥檚 finally time to take that beach vacation. You might as well post up right by the ocean.
You don鈥檛 have to head to Europe to hike to a backcountry chalet. Here are the most spectacular stateside options, ranging from rustic to full-service experiences.
Make this summer all about exploring off-the-beaten-path adventures within a few hours of your home
From surfing the coast of Maine to exploring slot canyons in Utah, these adventures will make the whole family happy
Campgrounds at popular national parks started booking up six months ago, but don鈥檛 fret: these strategies will help you to find a great spot to pitch a tent all summer long