Topo Designs Mountain Pants

The Colorado outdoor attire brand introduces a full-length version of their well-loved cotton ripstop shorts

When Topo Designs dropped their Mountain Shorts a few months back, CH was on the horn with Topo co-founder Mark Hansen in seconds. And after a summer of wear—most recently on the Trans-America Trail—they are hard to beat. Needless to say, CH staffers were excited to see the Colorado-based brand introduce a longer version of the favorite shorts earlier this week. Made of lightweight 100% …

Off Piste: West America + Woolrich

Jordan Hufnagel and James Crowe create a limited-run, American-made collection of clothing for their epic motorcycle trip

For many, there comes a time when the to-do list never shortens and when free time doesn’t really feel free. This is where CH found longtime friends Jordan Hufnagel and James Crowe just over a year ago. And this is what led the two—Hufnagel, a bicycle builder by trade; and Crowe, a custom motorcycle fabricator—to found West America, an outdoor lifestyle experiment centered on escaping …

Patagonia Legacy Collection

Iconic pieces reinterpreted and reintroduced to celebrate the outdoor outfitter's 40th anniversary

A legendary company if there ever was one, Patagonia grew from humble beginnings in the climbing community to become one of the most trusted outdoor outfitters in the game, embodying a dedication to quality and a conscious lifestyle. To celebrate their 40th anniversary, Patagonia designers invited founder Yvon Chouinard and other friends to dig through their attics and old gear archives to inspire a new …