Racer X

The coldest months of the year are here with the best possible conditions for sliding and gliding your way down virgin slopes. Mo...

Finally, the blue skies of early winter have arrived, bringing cooler temperatures, colorful leaves and no mosquitoes on the trai...

Late summer and early fall is my favorite time to travel the countryside in Japan. The trails are quiet and the weather still war...

Spring is around the bend, but this year’s huge snowfall beckons for more runs. As the Haitian saying goes, "If work is such a go...

Being outdoors in winter and being comfortable is a challenge when the mercury starts dropping. Whether you are picking icicles o...

Longer nights can only mean one thing…colder weather is on the way and it will soon be time to throw down some deep lines in the ...

Hot summer days are here, and it is time for moving your feet at your favorite outdoor summer festival. Whether you are making th...

Japan is an archipelago of more than 3,000 islands with a serious rainy season and a raging typhoon season. So, if you like to pl...

Trail running is now a sport in its own right rather than just trail practice by marathon masochists. Mountains and forests have ...

Ice Climbing. Hearing the words sends a chill through my bones. The advice I received from Japan-based climber Jeff Jensen, as I ...

The Backcountry is an unforgiving place…Being prepared and knowing how to use your equipment properly is essential if you plan to...

With warm, wet weather on the horizon, I am reminded of the classic outdoor optimist’s expression, "There is no bad weather, only...