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Gear
on Aug 14, 2020
Feel Good, Ride Good: Utah Singletrack Inspired Gear by Backcountry
by Hillary Owens
A hip pack, mountain bike jersey, and shorts, all in colors and styles inspired by the natural beauty of Utah...
Trails
on Feb 14, 2020
Mountain Biking Manti-La Sal National Forest: A Guide to Lesser Known Trails Outside of Moab
by Matthew Bonner
The mountains east of Moab are filled with excellent singletrack trails far from the crowds, begging to be explored.
Culture
on Oct 29, 2019
Unexpected Camping: A Tale of Lost Keys and Ancient Trees in Gifford Pinchot National Forest
by Brian Gerow
A tale illustrating why it can be a good call to let someone back home know where you are riding...
Opinion
on Oct 6, 2019
What is Your Favorite Type of Mountain Bike Ride?
by Jeff Barber
From backcountry to bike parks and local jank, mountain bikers have a lot of choices in terms of the types...
Videos
on Jul 5, 2019
Watch: ColoRADo
by Video Share
An ode to the people, places, and mountain bike trails in Colorado.
Forum
on Feb 24, 2019
Backcountry rides this year
started by mongwolf
Last reply on Feb 24, 2019
Yes, bike parks are amazing -- truly a great addition to the sport. Flow trails are also a nice addition...
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Trails
on Nov 28, 2018
Vanishing Trails Montana, Part 3: Line Creek Plateau and Big Snowy Mountains/Ice Caves
by Lee Lau
Lee and his crew explore some of the best alpine mountain bike trails Montana has to offer before they're potentially...
Trails
on Nov 27, 2018
Oregon Timber Trail is a State-Spanning Bikepacker's Dream
by Brian Gerow
The Oregon Timber Trail (OTT) is a nearly 700-mile-long, mostly singletrack bikepacking route spanning the state.
Trails
on Nov 22, 2018
Mountain Biking Craigieburn Backcountry Trails in New Zealand
by Sam James
Craigieburn is slated to have some of the best backcountry trail riding on offer in New Zealand. We check it...
Videos
on Oct 18, 2018
Watch: Mike Hopkins Rides Epic BC Ridgelines, Scree Fields, and Valleys
by Video Share
Mike Hopkins explores British Columbia's best backcountry zones on his mountain bike.
Beginners
on Oct 4, 2018
What to Load in Your Pockets & Packs For Every MTB Ride, From Backyard to Backcountry
by Brian Gerow
Depending on your mountain bike ride length, here are some suggestions for what to pack.
Bike Reviews
on Jun 26, 2018
Trek Full Stache 29+ Trail Bike Test Ride Review
by Jeff Barber
The Trek Full Stache is a unique trail bike designed for rugged, backcountry adventures that go beyond the everyday suburban...
Gear
on Feb 2, 2018
9 Lightweight, Inexpensive MTB Survival Items You Probably Don
by Aaron Couch
For mountain biking in the backcountry, 9 lightweight, inexpensive survival items that you probably don't have in your pack yet...
Beginners
on Nov 28, 2017
10 Wilderness Skills Every Adventure Rider Should Have
by Aaron Couch
Mountain biking in the backcountry can be challenging, and it can turn dangerous in an instant. Here are 11 critical...
Gear
on Nov 17, 2017
Nemo Equipment Apollo 3P Bikepacking Shelter Review
by Greg Heil
The Apollo 3P is a lightweight tarp shelter pitched with a center pole that has more than enough room for...
Videos
on Oct 18, 2017
Watch: Warp Speed Shredding in Idaho's Backcountry
by Aaron Chamberlain
Athletes Thomas Vanderham and Sam Schultz take on Sun Valley's singletrack at warp speed aboard a pair of Rocky Mountain's...
Gear
on Oct 17, 2017
Review: Never Go Thirsty Again with the MSR TrailShot Water Filter
by Aaron Chamberlain
MSR's TrailShot water filter is light--just 140g--and compact, allowing you to easily fill water bottles from water sources that you...
Mountain Bike Podcast
on Oct 9, 2017
Listen: How to Survive in the Backcountry In an Emergency
by Jeff Barber
You can use these survival priorities in case of a backcountry, mountain bike emergency. Learn how to stay alive and...
User Photo
on Aug 26, 2017
Photo by Mike Cartier
Matt Oneill taking in the views of Colorado during Outerbike.
Trails
on Jun 28, 2017
Venturing into the Arkansas Wilderness: Riding Upper Buffalo Headwaters
by Greg Heil
We knew going into it that the Upper Buffalo Headwaters Trail System was in the middle of nowhere--close to two hours......
Culture
on Jun 7, 2017
Search and Rescue: When the Unthinkable Happens
by Nancy Anderson
The peace and beauty of a backcountry ride is a mountain biker's dream. Hitting up iconic routes like Colorado's Monarch......
Mountain Bike Podcast
on May 8, 2017
Podcast: Our Favorite Places to Mountain Bike in Utah
by Jeff Barber
In this episode of the Singletracks podcast, we talk about our favorite rides in Utah, from iconic rides like Slickrock......
Mountain Bike Podcast
on Apr 17, 2017
Podcast: Our Favorite Mountain Bike Rides in Colorado
by Jeff Barber
For many, the mountain biking in Colorado represents the pinnacle of trail perfection. But it’s a big state with a......
Trails
on Oct 5, 2016
Unveiling the Aspens in Colorado's High Country Part 2: An Epic Ride in Vail's Backcountry
by John Fisch
For day two of my aspen weekend in Vail, the goal was to get well out of town and hit......
Culture
on Jul 26, 2016
5 Adventurous Alternatives to Bikepacking
by Roger Phillips
Lots of us dream of loading the bike for a multi-day backcountry adventure, but then reality sets in. You have......
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