It’s no surprise that this winter was disappointing. At Arizona Snowbowl, and across the entire West, a lack of precipitation plus marginal temperatures created warm and dry conditions that left…

Whether you find yourself deep in backcountry of Grand Canyon National Park or sipping a drink at a campground in Oak Creek Canyon, your shelter is your home away from…

Drought in the Southwest and Why Recreationalists Should Care Calendar vs Climate: Flagstaff and Beyond Here in Flagstaff, ski season is in full swing. Or, at least that’s what it…

When snow settles onto the ground in Flagstaff, sledding becomes one of the simplest ways to enjoy the outdoors. No lessons or lift tickets required; just snow, a few pieces…

The holiday season is supposed to feel warm, joyful, and full of celebration. For many people, however, it has become a point of stress and anxiety. Between crowded stores, relentless…

Growing up in the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona, Peace Outfitters employee Cooper Smith spent family Thanksgivings camping in the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. He remembers cooking simplified versions of…

Fall Colors in Flagstaff: When, Where, and Why? Across the higher elevations of Coconino National Forest, autumn is beginning to peer around the corner. The characteristics aspen groves of areas…

If you’ve visited Flagstaff for any amount of time, chances are you’ve seen someone playing disc golf. Home to seven courses in and around town, and the location of the…

Of all debates in the outdoor industry, perhaps none are quite as heated or divisive as the choice between waterproof and non-waterproof shoes. Here in Flagstaff—where mixed conifer forests, desert…

In Northern Arizona, petrichor is coming. When the first rain greets dry soil after warm, dry weather, the air becomes thick with the smell of moisture. It is a distinctive…