With summer officially behind us and the cool season starting to take over all we can think about at Alpinistas is getting ready for our most favorite time of the year and the super fun activities that it brings. Snowboarding! Splitboarding! Winter Mountaineering! (And backcountry skiing for you sh …

As one of the fastest growing segments of the winter recreation industry, splitboarding is on fire!What is splitboarding anyway?A splitboard is basically a snowboard that has been cut in half lengthwise to efficiently use as skis to travel over snow into the backcountry. The "skis" have something c …

We’ve all done it; we’ve all scrolled past photos showing people on top of mountains, under waterfalls or looking up at towering trees overhead and wondered to ourselves, can I do that? Could you strap on a pair of boots and see these sights that are worth #exploring to? Well, we’re here to tell you …

Exploring the great outdoors doesn't have to be hard or require a lot of gear! Whether you want to kick it in a teepee or paddle from campsite to campsite, there are plenty of camping types to help you get outdoors and see new parts of nature.Let’s explore some of the different types of camping cho …

When thinking of a hiking trail, many people first imagine a rocky path going up the side of a mountain that takes all day to get to. Thankfully, we're here to let you know that not every hiking trail is a struggle up to the summit. In fact, the options are almost limitless for the type of hike you …

Backpacking Made Easy! First Steps To Overnighting In The Wilderness.If you’re an experienced or even casual hiker, you might have thought once or twice about strapping a backpack on and staying in the wilderness overnight. Backpacking is an excellent mix of hiking and camping all in one. It allows …