The Alpine Journal

Unparallel: The California Shoe Story That Refused to End
Unparallel: The California Shoe Story That Refused to End
March 17, 2026

Unparallel: The California Shoe Story That Refused to End

Some brands enter climbing with a splashy launch and a polished brand playbook. Unparallel came...
Mount Whitney Lottery Results 2026: What to Do Next
Mount Whitney Lottery Results 2026: What to Do Next
March 17, 2026

Mount Whitney Lottery Results 2026: What to Do Next

March 15 is the turning point for Mount Whitney permits. If you got a date...
Ikon Mountain Credits: Where to Use Them and What to Buy Before They Expire on May 31, 2026
Ikon Mountain Credits: Where to Use Them and What to Buy Before They Expire on May 31, 2026
March 8, 2026

Ikon Mountain Credits: Where to Use Them and What to Buy Before They Expire on May 31, 2026

Ikon Mountain Credits are easy to overlook until spring, when the deadline starts to matter....
America’s Next Thru-Hiking Challenge? A Practical Guide to the 1,500-Mile xTexas Trail
America’s Next Thru-Hiking Challenge? A Practical Guide to the 1,500-Mile xTexas Trail
January 22, 2026

America’s Next Thru-Hiking Challenge? A Practical Guide to the 1,500-Mile xTexas Trail

If you have been hearing whispers about a Texas thru-hike, you are not imagining it....
Atlas Snowshoes and the Winter That Would Not Quit
Atlas Snowshoes and the Winter That Would Not Quit
January 22, 2026

Atlas Snowshoes and the Winter That Would Not Quit

The day Perry Klebahn broke his ankle, winter did what winter does: it kept moving....
Avalanche Safety in 2026. What Recent Tragedies Teach Us About Forecasts, Terrain, and Rescue
Avalanche Safety in 2026. What Recent Tragedies Teach Us About Forecasts, Terrain, and Rescue
January 15, 2026

Avalanche Safety in 2026. What Recent Tragedies Teach Us About Forecasts, Terrain, and Rescue

Educational resource only. This is not a substitute for your local avalanche forecast, resort operations...
Winter Trail Wildlife Encounters: How to Stay Safe Without Stressing Animals
Winter Trail Wildlife Encounters: How to Stay Safe Without Stressing Animals
January 8, 2026

Winter Trail Wildlife Encounters: How to Stay Safe Without Stressing Animals

Winter turns the whole map into a narrow hallway. Plowed pullouts, packed skintracks, groomed paths....
2026 National Park Pass Changes, Digital Passes, New Nonresident Fees, and Fee-Free Days Explained
2026 National Park Pass Changes, Digital Passes, New Nonresident Fees, and Fee-Free Days Explained
January 1, 2026

2026 National Park Pass Changes, Digital Passes, New Nonresident Fees, and Fee-Free Days Explained

If you’re planning a 2026 park mission, the rules changed on January 1, 2026, and...
Bozeman Basecamp: Huckleberry Dark Cocoa
Bozeman Basecamp: Huckleberry Dark Cocoa
December 31, 2025

Bozeman Basecamp: Huckleberry Dark Cocoa

Dark cocoa with espresso snap and huckleberry finish. A Bozeman-inspired après mug for winter nights...
Bozeman Basecamp: Bootpack Broth
Bozeman Basecamp: Bootpack Broth
December 31, 2025

Bozeman Basecamp: Bootpack Broth

A Bozeman-built thermos miso broth for ski tours and cold transitions. Salty, spicy, and stays...
AR Ski Goggles and Mesh Radios: The Smart Gear Upgrade No One’s Talking About (Yet)
AR Ski Goggles and Mesh Radios: The Smart Gear Upgrade No One’s Talking About (Yet)
December 12, 2025

AR Ski Goggles and Mesh Radios: The Smart Gear Upgrade No One’s Talking About (Yet)

There’s a quiet tech revolution unfolding in the skin track and the sidecountry gate, and...
Best Heated Gear for Static vs. Active Use: Gloves, Vests, and Insoles Ranked
Best Heated Gear for Static vs. Active Use: Gloves, Vests, and Insoles Ranked
December 5, 2025

Best Heated Gear for Static vs. Active Use: Gloves, Vests, and Insoles Ranked

Standing still in 10°F on a frozen sideline is not the same as grinding up...