Tanner Hall had to start some where. Take a look at the beginning of his bright career.

Bozeman, Montana, is a remote yet posh town where city culture meets old west. This small town of 40,000 is a rarified blend of entrepreneurs and philanthropists, artists and students, wanna-be cowboys and the real thing. Situated in a relatively lush valley, Bozeman’s gorgeous weather, enviable snowfall and proximity to Yellowstone in addition to nearby mountain ranges, draw a diverse crowd that loves to play in the mountains, eat good food and relax in style at the end of the day. Photos and…read more

As the largest metropolitan area in Western Canada, Vancouver spawned its roots around the early gold rush and thanks to the Canadian Pacific Railway’s interest in the city there was no looking back. Now a major hub for countless industries, Vancouver occupies the entire peninsula between the Burrard Inlet and the Fraser River and acts as the primary gateway to British Columbia’s vast wilderness playground. But you don’t need to go far from the savvy and sophisticated downtown epicen…read more

Photo: Equipt1.comThe Eezi-Awn Series 3 Roof Tent is the industrybenchmark, and the inspiration of many of the rooftents on the market today.We have a soft spot in our heart for backcountry shelters, whether uber lightweight or solar-charged, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that Eezi-Awn's T-Top Roof Tent gets some attention. They've been making Swiss Family Robinson-inspired vehicle shelters for the past 25 years, and they're designed to withstand gnarly weather, vibrations and the general a…read more

Whistler boasts miles, and miles, and miles of the best mountain biking in North America, whether lift accessible in their industry-leading bike park or pedal-powered in the vast valley that surrounds the resort. Their guide services are highly recommended, equipment rentals are abundant, and the apres scene is vibrant thanks to the young energy that comes from playing all day. Less than a three hour drive from downtown Vancouver, travelers head to higher ground via bus, train or car.

Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia were stop one and two on a ten-day jaunt through Western Canada. Heading eastbound from Vancouver, after some much-needed MTB playtime in Whistler's Bike Park, we boarded the renown Rocky Mountaineer train and rolled through the vast and varying Canadian Rockies to Banff, Alberta. The route's overnight midway stop in Kamloops, BC involved some frothy craft beer and a three-table micro-casino where we kept our momentum rolling and our luck hot. By the time…read more

Kent Kreitler skis Alaska.

Local skiers head out to find fresh powder in the north backcountry of Jackson Hole.

Highly controversial or highly awesome? You can decide. But one thing is for sure, Jordan Romero, the 13-year-old who climbed Mount Everest this past spring, has a great tale to tell. In a new book, "The Boy Who Conquered Everest," Jordan and author Katherine Blanc tell the story of how a young lad from California not only climbed Everest, but ticked off six of the "Seven Summits" on a globe-hopping spree -- all before he was even halfway through junior high! Photo: (c) Balboa Press"The Boy W…read more

Take a look at what Tenerife in the Canary Islands is all about and why it is a great place for paragliders.