Courtesy of Outdoor ProLink Get Up to Get DOWN! For when those couloirs are finally filled in, you’ve shaken the summer rust off your ski legs, and you’re ready to really get after it, the Atlas Spindrift snowshoes are there for you. When it’s too steep for skins, and too deep to just pop the
In Part 3 of our “New to Snowshoeing” series (which isn’t just for newbies!) we’ll be discussing fuel, nutrition, and hydration. The third major piece of the goal-conquering puzzle. If you missed part 1, you’ll find it here If you missed part 2, get it now So you’ve got the gear, you’re training your mind
This article is the second part in our “New to Snowshoeing” series. (If you missed part 1, you can find it here.) But it isn’t just for people who are new to snowshoeing; these tips are also great for snowshoers who are looking to tackle a new goal such as summiting a major peak or
Perhaps you received some fancy new Atlas snowshoes as an awesome holiday gift… Maybe you’re making a New Year’s resolution to spend more time outside (even in the winter)… Or you could be trying to win the office step competition for bragging rights… Whatever your reason, snowshoeing is the answer. And Atlas is here to
By Adam Chase, Atlas Team Captain Even though Mt. Hood is just a 90-minute drive from downtown Portland and considered PDX’s playground, the amount of snow the upper regions of the volcanic and glacial mountain receives keeps the hoards away, leaving its open wilderness and National Forest areas wide open for exploration. You can gain
Ever wanted to sit in the chair of one of the Atlas snowshoe engineers? Well now’s your chance! (Not literally. Sorry folks. They need their chairs.) We want to have a little winter fun and let you–our very knowledgeable and devoted snowshoe fans–design the most awesome snowshoe you can think of. The rules are, there
You might know of the many different iterations of Elektra (or Electra depending on your mythology of preference): Marvel super hero, Sophacles’ heroine, Freudian complex. As one of the most popular mythological (and comic book) characters, Elektra is recognized as a strong and resilient female character. So it’s no wonder that, in the early 2000’s,
Oh, Mom & Pop Shop! Thank you for being you. You support our adventures. You don’t laugh when we walk into your store and tell you our dreams. You hi-five us and lend us advice. Thank you for being you. You empathize with us. We share stories of victorious climbs, and commiserate when a goal
Atlas Snow-Shoe Company is again partnering up with Backcountry Access to get you outside this winter! Enter now for your chance to take home a pair of brand new 17/18 Spindrift Snowshoes from Atlas and some Scepter 4s Poles from BCA. This prize package is valued at $369.95. A winner will be selected and notified by December
From our sister site, snowshoes.com From Europe to North America to Asia, people began using snowshoes over 4,000 years ago out of a basic need to explore new territories and to find food in the winter. With vast regions of the world snowbound for much of the year, hunters looked to emulate successful winter travelers like
