Backcountry.com finally spoke on Wednesday, almost a week after a social media firestorm ignited by news the online retailer has been suing small business owners who used the word “backcountry” in ...

Update, 5:45 p.m.: In a public statement shortly after this story published, Backcountry announced it is withdrawing the lawsuit against Marquette Backcountry Ski. “Backcountry has never been ...

Last week, outcry grew in response to reports that Backcountry.com had been taking legal action against small brands over trademark infringement of the word “backcountry.” On Wednesday, the company ...

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Outdoor enthusiasts aren’t letting go of their backcountry without a fight. As news spreads about Backcountry.com’s recent slew of legal actions against small business owners using the word ...

Jason Blevins is a co-founder and reporter at the Colorado Sun. The inherent risks of navigating wild landscapes — trying to traverse avalanche terrain in the mountains, for instance — can be reduced ...

Summer is here, and you know what that means: It’s time to pack in all the hiking, climbing, paddling, and warm-weather outdoor hangs possible. Whether you’re hitting the trails or camping with ...

Backcountry.com finally spoke on Wednesday, almost a week after a social media firestorm ignited by news the online retailer has been suing small business owners who used the word “backcountry” in ...

Fall is here, and it’s time to adjust your outdoor wardrobe. For many of us, these are the last few months to backpack, camp, or embark on a casual road trip. Whether you’re hitting the trails or ...