Think Globally, Act Locally

Field Notes

Think Globally, Act Locally

Justin Reiter – BA Ambassador and Steward of the Land Public lands are like family and for me, they play those same archetypal roles. From the wise grandparents that e...

We're Gonna Need a Bigger Tent

Sometimes things don’t go according to plan. After our 2022 Bob Swanson Memorial Exploration Grant winner Jean Marie Gossard was called on to fight wildfires for this summer, she chose to give up her nomination and 7,000 mile thru-hike on the Great Western Loop.

Big Agnes Supports Conservation Organizations with New Nature Print Chair Collection

The new collection includes “Brown Trout”, “Lichen” and “Elevation” prints, and a portion of sales will go to support the Yampa River Fund and the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC).

Winter Camping Like a Pro

Winter camping isn’t as treacherous as you might imagine. If you pack the right gear and sustenance, and understand the basics of staking out a tent in the snow, you’l...

The Story Behind the Story

How do you share your adventure stories with friends? Blogs, social media, good old fashioned around-the-campfire storytelling? When our friend Patrice La Vigne wrote and published her first travel memoir, Between Each Step: A Married Couple’s Thru Hike on New Zealand’s Te Araroa, we knew we had to get the story behind the story.

Love in the Backcountry

Little did we know, our wedding would be the last event many of our friends would attend before a year of social distancing kept us from our usual recreation schedule. Being quarantined as newlyweds for all those months felt similar to living in our Copper Spur on the AT all over again.

Building a Youth Mentorship Program During a Pandemic

Yazzie’s adventure company focuses on sustainable tourism to generate revenue, but includes a mission to build a bikepacking community on the Navajo reservation, starting with getting the Navajo youth involved.

Big Agnes Introduces Solution Dyed Fabric Tents and Sugarcane-Based Sleeping Pad

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (January 26, 2020) – Big Agnes, the award-winning outdoor equipment brand, recently announced multiple new products made from sustainably sour...

Meet the Neighbors: Bluebird Backcountry

If you’ve ever wanted to ski the backcountry, but didn’t know where to start, Bluebird Backcountry is the perfect place.

2020 Gift Guide for Campers

Photo by: Gretchen Powers So, you’re looking for the perfect gift for the camper in your life? You’ve come to right spot. Big Agnes is known for super light and depend...

Bikepacking with the New Copper Spur HV UL Bikepack Tent

The Road to the Unknown We had just been dropped off with our bikes and all of our gear, the starting point of our bikepacking trip on the Idaho Hot Springs Route. My...

Behind the Scenes: Trail Completion with BA and the CDTC

For many of us, it’s easy to forget that trails don’t just appear on the landscape and it’s surprising to find out that it takes years to plan and coordinate to build ...

Big Agnes Restructures Sales Force in Canada

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (August 7, 2020) – Big Agnes Inc., the Steamboat Springs-based outdoor equipment brand, has restructured its Canadian sales team to help meet ...

Our Partner Spotlight: SOS Outreach

Rob Peterson from our Big Agnes team, sat down with SOS to share why we believe their work is more important than ever.

Big Agnes Announces New Distribution Partners in Europe

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (July 29, 2020) – Big Agnes Inc., the Steamboat Springs, Colorado-based outdoor equipment brand recently announced two new distribution partners in Europe.

Big Agnes Announces Key New Hires, Headquarters Relocation

Big Agnes Inc., the Steamboat Springs based outdoor equipment brand, recently hired Jill Lewis as Director of North American Sales and Eric Einfeld as Senior Demand Planner. The company also completed relocation of its headquarters to a new location in downtown Steamboat Springs.