Hans Aschim is a PNW-based writer, creative consultant, and published author. Formerly of NYC, Hans brings a lifetime of global ski, surf, and general adventure experience.
![The Best Design-Minded Gravel Bike Gear for Mixed Terrain Cycling](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/6DwFpAYAzSTuTXMt9cThZZ/fccf0a38e113030d050c5d2ebd104c93/Hans-Aschim-Gravel-Bike-Kit-Hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Tested on the rugged backroads and singletrack of British Columbia, this kit goes fast, far, and looks good along the way
![This Bowen Island, BC Rental Cabin Comes Complete With Wood Fired Hot Tub](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/2dFR344MBl7YAo2HfzX6Su/c4b924d1cdcd6764c2bc580a8a75394f/trail-house-bowen-island-bc-hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Just across the Howe Sound from Metro Vancouver, this minimalist, wellness-focused getaway cabin feels more outside than "inn"
![New York City Surfing: A Comprehensive Guide for Locals & Tourists Alike](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5Jj9vnDrvH56ZOCSf7SJw9/959b9b381a53de03ecdc4cb3d2a1f435/Feral-wetsuit-review-rockaway-Catherine-Mao.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A generous guide for lifelong waterman and beginner surfers alike, including where to go, what to ride, and what seasons to plan on paddling out
![Rapha's Pro-Team Gore-Tex Cycling Jersey Is a Winter Riding Must Have](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/7kBkmavO8kATQwUBScExnh/652a35f3ed989ffa8ec28e6717443530/rapha-gore-tex-cycling-top-thumbnail.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
The Pro Team Gore-Tex Infinium bike jersey is a shield of close-fitting armor for foul and frigid weather
With more than 300 pages of photos and journalism, the book is a visual homage to surf culture's leading publication, which prematurely closed in 2020
![MEC Backcountry Apex Collection Blends Heritage Design and Modern Tech](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/2SkPdFJK9kN5APDkHPr0BZ/ed468184856e3e5c93ff4ad090686a3e/MEC-Apex-Backcountry-Ski-Collection-2.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Canada’s original outdoor gear store digs into the archives for their latest line of limited edition outerwear and apparel
![Geoff McFetridge and K2 Release This Season's Best Looking Skis](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/7zdcb4u28lBlpxTLHvmDOB/2455228b76c02c71992dd2a9a1b82cd9/K2xGeoff-McFetridge-Products-1.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
The notably outdoorsy illustrator and Designer lends his uniquely bold and playful artwork to two sets of adventure-ready skis, and then some
![Photographer Daniel Fuller Offers Fresh Perspectives on Seascapes](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/ptrFiMDHCmColkgpcItVa/d60174b32f77cb350ed244d21c4a3788/Daniel-Fuller-Liquid-Horizon-Book-Cover.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Aptly titled "Liquid Horizons" presents an abstracted, emotive body of work born of a life at sea
![New Footwear Brand Koya Launches Collapsible Trail Runners for Easy Travel](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/6MXgdaJYz3odeeczDnq3GN/da2bb8fed284286e55d7cf7ba8b7f0e7/Koya-Rove-Collapsible-Running-Shoe-2.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Ideal for travel (whenever that returns) and sustainable, made with recycled materials and clever packable design
![Season Eqpt. Is Here to Change the Ski and Snowboard Industry for Good](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/5OYAmr9Jt7JGzj3NmAX6bF/6fda449b1a4bfaa8f76ee0025f3c83e8/seasons-eqpt-austin-smith-4.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Veteran pros, snowboarder Austin Smith and skier Eric Pollard, aim to shake up an aging industry with new snow sliding equipment company
![25 Film Photos From a 3-Day Backcountry Yurt Trip in Montana](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/rMnw5pKtPX1GrbSzCNqpT/07f0659dfdc67e1d2bac5a1ca1785707/Bell-Lake-Yurt-Montana-Ski-FieldMag-1.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Splitboarding, ski touring, and guided avalanche training deep in the remote Tobacco Root Mountains with Big Sky Backcountry Guides
![The One Ski Quiver: Line Vision 108 & Marker Kingpin 13 Review](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/3C5BtPr3hU1d53PnOtFdxF/53edf9982f3cd4313a02ec074312b3e9/Line-Vision-108-Ski-Review-thumb.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A thorough test of the illusive setup, from inbounds at Alta to the backcountry of Montana's Tobacco Root Mountains