Creative Director for the creation of the Staff Picks series graphics package. Graphics by: Jeff Franko and Daniel Koludrovich

Creative Director for the creation of the Eat Like series graphics package. Graphics by: Jeff Franko and Daniel Koludrovich

Lower-back pain plagues just about everyone at some point. Alyx Walkinshaw, a yoga instructor at Railyard Fitness in Santa Fe, takes us through a series of nine poses that will help mitigate and prevent it. Want more fitness?

All full-body movements rely on core strength. Alyx Walkinshaw, a fitness instructor at Railyard Fitness in Santa Fe, walks us through a workout to help you develop a strong and trustworthy core. Want more fitness?

Alyx Walkinshaw, a fitness instructor at Railyard Fitness in Santa Fe, takes us through a five-minute plank workout you can do anywhere to stabilize and strengthen your core.

Alyx Walkinshaw, a fitness instructor at Railyard Fitness in Santa Fe, takes us through a short workout that you can do anywhere.

In the spirit of the Boston Marathon, Clif created a special Boston Cream Pie flavor to propel this year's race. Our editors got first dibs on trying it. This is what they thought.

Foam rolling relieves tight muscles and works the connective tissue between muscles, organs, and bones. In this edition of Moves, fitness editor Abbie Barronian shows us eight of the best ways to maximize the benefits of your foam roller.

TRX bands offer one of the most efficient full-body workouts around. In this episode of Moves, Doug Lawder of Railyard Fitness in Santa Fe walks us through the five best TRX exercises anyone can do.

Building general strength and mobility is crucial for longevity in an active lifestyle-not just to support outdoor activities but also for everyday health and fitness. In this week's episode of Moves, fitness instructor Doug Lawder of Railyard Fitness in Santa Fe walks us through five exercises that will give you the strength to keep adventuring for life.

Fitness instructor Doug Lawder, from Railyard Fitness in Santa Fe, walks us through a 15-minute bodyweight workout you can do anywhere. This routine will help prevent muscle imbalances, protect you from injury, and increase your speed and stamina.

Fitness instructor Doug Lawder, from Railyard Fitness in Santa Fe, walks us through a circuit of eight full-body resistance-band exercises. This routine can be done anywhere and will add some stretch to your strength-training regimen.

Fitness instructor Doug Lawder, from Railyard Fitness in Santa Fe, New Mexico, walks you through five exercises to build strength and mobility where skiers and snowboarders need it most.

Fitness and yoga instructor Doug Lawder from the gym Railyard Fitness in Santa Fe, New Mexico, walks through nine poses to build your basic yoga practice.

In the first episode of our new Moves series, Doug Lawder from the Santa Fe, New Mexico-based gym Railyard Fitness takes us through three stretches you should be doing daily to help make you faster, stronger, and injury-free.

Doug Lawder from the Santa Fe, New Mexico-based gym Railyard Fitness walks through three basic stretches to add to your mobility routine.

In this episode of our "Moves" series, trainer Doug Lawder from Railyard Fitness in Santa Fe, New Mexico, walks us through six daily exercises that will help the outdoor athlete improve mobility and balance.

Outside editor Emily Reed went to Walmart and bought a tent, sleep system, and cooking kit to spend a night under the stars. Here's how it all performed. Gear featured in this video: 4 Person Dome Tent: https://amzn.to/2M5677r 30 degree Sleeping Bag: https://bit.ly/2v34ifT Headlamp and Flashlight Set: https://amzn.to/2M61KZK Egg Holder: https://amzn.to/2YLCCca Twin Air Mattress: https://amzn.to/2Wh61O7 Hand Pump: https://amzn.to/30HhYMb Butane Stove: https://amzn.to/30Fijz1 Want more gear?

Not every shelter requires futzing with poles, guylines, and rain flies. Outside digital media producer Madeleine LaPlante-Dube praises her favorite car-camping staple: Decathalon's Quechua 2 Seconds pop-up tent ($157) .

From climbing and basketry to fishing and even medical applications, knots have myriad uses. Hell, the Maya even worked them into math, utilizing knotted cords called quipus to record numbers. You might not be performing hard calculations with them, but learning these five important knots can serve you well on your next outdoor adventure.

Assistant editor Kelsey Lindsey dons Oiselle's Lux Funnel Neck shirt ($48) while running, climbing, and heading to and from the gym. Thanks to the buttery-soft fabric, wearing it is like being swaddled in your favorite blanket, even as you're working the TRX bands. Want more gear?

The Nathan VaporHowe 12L ($99) is a women's-specific hydration vest designed by elite ultrarunner Stephanie Howe Violette-and a favorite of associate social media editor Svati Narula. It's simple and lightweight, and its main feature is a 1.8-liter hydration bladder that doesn't slosh around on your back.

Last year, VF Corporation announced it was moving its headquarters to Denver and taking outdoor brands Altra, Eagle Creek, JanSport, the North Face, and Smartwool along with it. At January's Outdoor Retailer trade show, we chatted with CEO Steve Rendle about why the Mile High City makes sense for those companies and not others, plus how the brands will collaborate being under the same roof.

During a week of testing dozens of mountain bikes in Grand Junction, Colorado, our review crew fell in love with the Ibis Ripmo. In the year of the long-travel 29er, the Ripmo's smooth ride and ability to handle any terrain with ease helped it claim Gear of the Year.

Each year we put dozens of road bikes through their paces at our annual test. And after a week of cycling on the smooth pavement and scenic gravel trails of Grand Junction, Colorado, the Orbea Gain e-bike rose to the top. You read that right: an e-bike is the best model of 2019.

Each year we head to a cycling mecca to test dozens of road and mountain bikes in search of the best new rides. For 2019, we spent more than a week in Grand Junction, Colorado, and every ride-on pavement, on gravel, and on trails-elicited rave reviews from our testing crew.

Made with natural open-cell rubber, the Harmony mat from Jade Yoga ($80) provides the perfect nonslip grip for assistant editor Kelsey Lindsey's sweaty vinyasa sessions.

Jaybird's Tarah Pro headphones ($160), with a traditional cord connecting the two earpieces, are easier to keep track of than true wireless buds. But that often means there's more to flop around. Not so here-the earbuds clip together with magnets, and a cinch tightens the cord behind your neck, so the Tarah stays put even when you're taking a break from the beats.

Samantha Yadron, Outside's editorial production fellow, reveals why she bought two pairs of these pants ($70), plus why they're her favorite for hiking and climbing.

The Orca Liddup cooler ($280) is perfect for summer evenings and nights around the campfire. Its integrated strip of white LEDs automatically turns on when you open the lid, so you'll never blindly grope around for snacks or drinks again.

Here, Emily introduces us to her favorite new campsite best friend. Eureka's Camp Café ($100) is a convenient coffee-making system available for large groups of people (or folks that need their joe in mass quantities). It can make up to 12 cups at a time and nests neatly inside itself for easy transport.

Spring is in the air here in Santa Fe, and senior editor Will Egensteiner has finally broken out his favorite piece of spring-weather gear. The Canada Goose Freestyle Crew vest ($425) is perfect for wearing around town or as an addition to your active layering system.

Winter's all but over-at least it is here at Outside's hometown of Santa Fe-and we've got our eyes on the newest gear for this spring and summer. Like Hydro Flask's Journey Series hydration pack, the Zerk 40 pack from Mountainsmith, and OluKai's waterproof Hawai'iloa boot collection.

Named after a national park in Sweden, Hults Bruk's Sarek ($159) is a well-crafted ax meant for breaking down wood for the fire. Here, Will walks us through its build and explains what makes it the ideal splitter.

Maloja's Nutal ($225) can certainly keep up in the mountains-it's stuffed with high-quality synthetic insulation and features gusseted underarm panels, which help you reach far-away climbing holds or plant your ski pole without the entire jacket riding up. But gear editor Ben finds that the slim fit and cool, patterned design works well downtown, too.

The Outside team was busy during our first day at the 2019 Winter Outdoor Retailer Snow Show. Here, Emily walks us through the Gear of the Show winners.

The Red Wing Heritage Harriet boots are a classic take on the Chelsea boot, with an easy slip-on design made from high-quality oil-tanned leather. The uppers are water-, stain-, and perspiration-resistant, so you can take these anywhere.

The people at Backcountry collaborated with Flylow and used their years of experience in outdoor-gear retail to come up with the Grizzly Gulch jacket ($430) and Mill D bibs ($400). Gear editor Ben Fox walks us through what makes them great for a day of skiing.

After three days at the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Snow Show, our editors have seen a lot of gear. Here, Ben shows off our top picks under $50.

In this episode of Staff Picks, Jeremy dons the men's Patagonia Performance straight jeans ($119). They feel just as good at the office as they do at the crag, thanks to stretchy, cotton-polyester denim that allows you to move unrestricted.

Gregory, Outdoor Research, and Scarpa paid a visit to Outside headquarters to show off some of their new 2019 gear. Editor Ariella Gintzler walks us through some of the items she's most excited about, such as the Jade pack, Refuge Air jacket, Maestrale XT ski boot, and Furia Air climbing shoe.

In this episode of Staff Picks, gear editor Ariella Gintzler walks us through a new addition to Scarpa's line of climbing shoes. The Furia S ($150) features a thin midsole and partially rubberized upper, making it ideal for steep sport routes and technical boulder problems. The one-strap closure accommodates a wide range of foot types.

In this episode of Staff Picks, assistant editor Ariella Gintzler gives us the rundown on her new favorite running shoes from Salomon. The midsole and outsole of its Predict RA are broken into ten zones that correspond with the major foot joints, for targeted support that doesn't add weight or bulk.

In this episode of Staff Picks, gear editor Ariella Gintzler walks us through Wild Rye Mauna Kea base layers. Made of breathable, wicking, superfine merino w...

The Carhartt Workflex Ear Flap Cap ($24) is a cold-weather essential. Its durable canvas outer withstands snow and gusts of wind, while the pillowy polyester insulation keeps your ears toasty.

Gone are the days of lukewarm coffee. Ember's Ceramic mug ($80) has a built-in heater that you set and control via the Ember smartphone app.

In this week's Staff Picks, Emily shows us just what you need to keep nice and warm this winter. Weighing less than eight ounces, the Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Down Pants ($250) are perfect for chilly nights around the campfire and even for days on the ski hill.

This week, Jeremy takes out the Petzl Bindi headlamp ($60) for a morning spin on the trails. Weighing less than two ounces, it's perfect for the runner who wants an ultralight solution for pre-dawn or post-sundown winter jaunts.

In our latest Staff Picks review, Ben shows us the latest from Sawyer, one of the most popular water filter brands on the market. Like its predecessors, the Micro Squeeze ($58) removes 99.9 percent of bacteria, but through a much lighter and smaller package.

Assistant editor Ariella Gintzler tells us about two new pieces of trail-running gear she loves. The North Face Flight Trail Vest is stretchy and hugs the body for a no-bounce ride, and Biolight's HeadLamp is slim, balanced, and light.

The snow is starting to fall in northern New Mexico. Unable to contain his excitement, Ben drives up to Ski Santa Fe with the recently released Küat Grip 4 Ski Rack ($349), the renowned bike-rack maker's first attempt at a ski and snowboard carrier.

Peak Design is known for its intuitive and feature-rich camera accessories and packs, and its latest offering lives up to that billing. Here, Will walks us through the specs of the 45-liter Travel Backpack ($300), which ships in December.

Filson has long been known for its bomber apparel and gear, and its lineup for spring 2019-notably the Point Hope Jac-Shirt, Scout Shirt, and Green River Shorts-holds to that standard. We got the scoop when the brand made the trip to Outside's headquarters this week.

In the first edition of our new Staff Picks series, assistant editor Emily Reed shares one of her (and her dog, Charlie's) favorite pieces of hiking gear. The Ruffwear Trail Runner bowl makes hydration stops for your pup fast and easy-and it weighs less than an ounce.

A British company makes our new favorite climbing pack. Emily walks us through the features of the Moon Bouldering Bag ($66), which transforms easily from a backpack to a shoulder bag and can hold up to 25 liters worth of gear.

In our latest Staff Picks gear review, Jeremy walks us through the features of Trexad's Air Pack, which takes a novel approach to cushioning and support.

The Smith I/O has been gear editor Ben Fox's favorite pair of ski goggles for years. But the lens-swapping system has always been a tad clunky. That's no longer the case with the upgraded I/O Mag ($240), which combines the same wide field of vision and color-enhancing ChromaPop lenses as the original with clever new magnet technology.

In this week's episode of Staff Picks, gear editor Ariella Gintzler walks us through the features of the Mountain Hardwear Super/DS StretchDown jacket ($275), which she tested this cold fall in Santa Fe. A durable, stretchy face fabric and a stitch-free baffle design combine to make this puffy move with her while keeping her warm in temperatures well below freezing.

The Colorado-based brand made the trip to the Outside headquarters to give our editors a look at some of their new camping equipment for spring and summer 2019. Here are a couple of highlights: the Clearwing 3 tent and Nitro 20 quilt.

Designers from the 66-year-old hiking brand made the trip from their Boulder, Colorado, headquarters to give our editors a look at the gear launching next spring. Here are a few highlights.

Outside's gear team is in Denver at the Outdoor Retailer trade show this week, scouring the booths for lust-worthy products for next fall and winter. Here's what caught our attention on day one.

Want a burly vessel that's capable on the water, but deflates down to the size of a paper towel roll for storage? Gear editor Emily walks us through Alpacka Raft's Wolverine, a new expedition model in the 2019 line, during the brand's trip to the Outside office.

To kick off Outside's 2018 Holiday Gift Giveaway, Will introduces the first item on our list: Rumpl's Puffy Sherpa blanket ($189). Cushy fleece on one side and hardy nylon on the other make it a car camping, picnicking, and tailgating standout. Enter to win here, https://www.outsideonline.com/2371656/outsides-12-days-holiday-gear-giveaways-2018

Photographers will dig today's gift. The Everyday Sling ($150) from Peak Design can fit a full camera body and two lenses. The internal padded dividers can be adjusted to tightly cradle all that gear. Even if you're not toting a DSLR, the Sling works just as well for carrying a day's essentials around town.

In this 2018 Holiday Giveaway installment, Outside gear editor Emily Reed talks about how the Nomad Wireless hub ($80) eliminates tangled wires while keeping all of your devices juiced. Win it here, https://www.outsideonline.com/2371656/outsides-12-days-holiday-gear-giveaways-2018

Thanks to built-in heaters, Ember's Ceramic mug ($80) keeps coffee or cocoa hot all day. You can tweak the temperature manually or enter preset ones via the Ember app. Enter here to win. https://www.outsideonline.com/2371656/outsides-12-days-holiday-gear-giveaways-2018

The La-Z-Boy of camp chairs, Helinox's Sunset ($150) is as comfortable as this camp essential gets-without being overbuilt. Gear editor Will Egensteiner walks us through the chair's best features in the latest 2018 Holiday Giveaway installment. Enter here for your chance to win. https://www.outsideonline.com/2371656/outsides-12-days-holiday-gear-giveaways-2018

REI's Flash Air hammock ($200) strings up between two trees but has the mesh and rain fly of a ground tent. Enter for a chance to win. https://www.outsideonline.com/2371656/outsides-12-days-holiday-gear-giveaways-2018

This holiday season, warm up in the Kari Traa Rothe Fleece ($90). Its polyester fabric is extra plush, while fashionable touches like bomber jacket-style cuffs and a contrasting nylon chest patch boost its style points. Enter for your chance to win here, https://www.outsideonline.com/2371656/outsides-12-days-holiday-gear-giveaways-2018

With the Wacaco Nanopresso ($65), you can make a fresh cup of (seriously good) coffee almost anywhere. Perfect for campers who want an alternative to the instant junk. Win one here! https://www.outsideonline.com/2371656/outsides-12-days-holiday-gear-giveaways-2018

The Oyuki Pep Trigger mitts ($140) are a favorite of gear editor Ben Fox. Pro skier Pep Fujas collaborated on the design, which allows the wearer's thumb and forefinger to move freely-helpful when gripping a ski pole-while the middle, ring, and pinky fingers are grouped together to maximize heat retention.

For those who love beer, the Stanley Go Growler and Stein set ($90) is the perfect combo to keep the stuff frosty and carbonated. Plus, the ceramic liner doesn't taint the brew with a metallic taste. Enter to win it here. https://www.outsideonline.com/2371656/outsides-12-days-holiday-gear-giveaways-2018

Want to be the life of the party? Bring the Picnic Time Bar Backpack ($245). Equipped with a shaker, muddler, bottle opener, and all the other accessories you need to blend the perfect winter cocktail, plus padded slots for cups and bottles, this tote is a mobile minibar. Enter here to win.

A portable cooler made comfortable. In this installment of our 2018 Holiday Giveaway, gear editor Jeremy Rellosa explains how the straps, pockets, and large main compartment of the Hydro Flask Unbound Soft Cooler ($275) make it ideal for carrying an icy six-pack on a day hike. Enter to win. https://www.outsideonline.com/2371656/outsides-12-days-holiday-gear-giveaways-2018