Avalanche airbags explode into spotlight
The number of avalanche airbags available to backcountry skiers and riders has exploded in North America in the past few years. And you've likely noticed that the safety devices are also getting more media attention this winter, not just in the outdoor world. Read more
February 22, 2012

A Photo Tour of Winter Outdoor Retailer
The Outdoor Retailer trade show ended last month, but here's a final post on the show itself highlighting outdoor gear, outdoorsy people, and random sights. Stay tuned for backcountry gear news and information all year round on Trailspace. Read more
February 10, 2012

Outdoor Retailer's Softer Side: New Apparel Lines, Triple Crown Buffs, Footwear
We take a first look at some softgoods that caught our eye at Outdoor Retailer, including new apparel from La Sportiva, The North Face, and Outdoor Research, Trailblazer long trail Buffs, and footwear from Vasque, Timberland, and Columbia. Read more
January 22, 2012

Outdoor Retailer Gear Preview: On Snow
Here's our first OR product preview to whet your appetite. Since it's a winter show, we'll start with some backcountry snow gear. Stay tuned for full show coverage starting January 18. Read more
January 12, 2012

The North Face's first mountaineering boot (really)
The North Face has been outfitting alpinists since the 1960s. But up until now, those athletes did so wearing mountaineering boots made by other companies. To fix what The North Face saw as an oversight, the company has built its very first mountaineering boot, the Verto S-4K. Read more
August 8, 2011

Outdoor Retailer: Seen at the Show
Because with 900 exhibitors at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, we're bound to see things that make us stop and take a second look. Read more
February 5, 2011

High Fashion: Yama Girls Bring Style to the Mountains
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December 6, 2010

New winter packs for 2009/10
Do you really need a winter pack? New models for 2009/10 answer with a likely "yes" for year-round backcountry travelers. Read more
November 15, 2009

Karnazes to Run Five Major Deserts in One Year
The North Face Endurance athlete Dean Karnazes will attempt to complete the world’s five major desert foot races in a single calendar year. Read more
April 9, 2008

TNF Cipher Jacket Named Gear of the Year
The North Face Cipher Windstopper Jacket has been awarded Gear of the Year by Outside magazine. Read more
April 30, 2007