Hans Aschim is a PNW-based writer, creative consultant, and published author. Formerly of NYC, Hans brings a lifetime of global ski, surf, and general adventure experience.
Take On All Mixed Terrain with This Tested-and-Approved Gravel Bike Gear Guide
Tested on the rugged backroads and singletrack of British Columbia, this kit goes fast, far, and looks good along the way
A Weekend of Wood-fired Hot Tubs and Modernist Cabins on Bowen Island, BC
Just across the Howe Sound from Metro Vancouver, this minimalist, wellness-focused getaway cabin feels more outside than "inn"
Yes There's Surf in New York City: Here's Everything You Need to Know About It
A generous guide for lifelong waterman and beginner surfers alike, including where to go, what to ride, and what seasons to plan on paddling out
For Cold Winter Cycling, Rapha's New Gore-Tex Cycling Jersey Is A Must
The Pro Team Gore-Tex Infinium bike jersey is a shield of close-fitting armor for foul and frigid weather
Surfing’s Now-Extinct Print Mag Gets a Worthy Retrospective in New Hardcover Book
With more than 300 pages of photos and journalism, the book is a visual homage to surf culture's leading publication, which prematurely closed in 2020
MEC’s Backcountry-Focused Apex Collection Pairs 90s Design & Modern Tech
Canada’s original outdoor gear store digs into the archives for their latest line of limited edition outerwear and apparel
Geoff McFetridge Teams With K2 for the Best Looking Skis of the Season
The notably outdoorsy illustrator and Designer lends his uniquely bold and playful artwork to two sets of adventure-ready skis, and then some
Photographer and Pro Surfer Daniel Fuller Offers Fresh Perspectives on Seascapes
Aptly titled "Liquid Horizons" presents an abstracted, emotive body of work born of a life at sea
New Footwear Brand Koya Launches Collapsible Trail Runners That of Go the Distance
Ideal for travel (whenever that returns) and sustainable, made with recycled materials and clever packable design
Season Eqpt. Launches With Skis And Snowboards—and Free Lifetime Tune-Ups
Veteran pros, snowboarder Austin Smith and skier Eric Pollard, aim to shake up an aging industry with new snow sliding equipment company
25 Film Photos From a 3-Day Backcountry Yurt Trip to Montana's Secret Powder Paradise
Splitboarding, ski touring, and guided avalanche training deep in the remote Tobacco Root Mountains with Big Sky Backcountry Guides
In Search of the Illusive One Ski Quiver: The Line Vision 108 & Marker Kingpin 13
A thorough test of the illusive setup, from inbounds at Alta to the backcountry of Montana's Tobacco Root Mountains
