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Moderate Peaks for Your First Time in the High Sierra

August 27, 2025August 25, 2025Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Moderate Peaks for Your First Time in the High Sierra

The High Sierra range is peppered with moderate peaks that offer incredible views, satisfying challenges, and a gentler introduction to high-altitude travel.

Hunting Shape: Training for a Successful Season

August 20, 2025August 14, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Lexi Olson Leave a Comment on Hunting Shape: Training for a Successful Season

You don’t need to train like a professional athlete to be mountain-ready, you just need consistency.

Enjoying Your Fish for Months: How to Safely Freeze, Can, or Dry your fish

August 13, 2025August 4, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories Michelle Beadle Leave a Comment on Enjoying Your Fish for Months: How to Safely Freeze, Can, or Dry your fish

For as long as humans have been catching fish, they have been utilizing ways to preserve their catch. Fish is not only delicious to eat, but also packed full of essential vitamins, minerals, protein, and other nutrients.

How I Spend My Summers Living in a Van

August 6, 2025July 30, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on How I Spend My Summers Living in a Van

Summer, for me, is about movement, exploration, and simplicity. Here's how I spend my summers living in a van.

John Muir Trail vs High Sierra Trail: Which Should You Do?

July 30, 2025July 24, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on John Muir Trail vs High Sierra Trail: Which Should You Do?

If you’re dreaming of a hike with high alpine meadows, granite peaks, and star-studded skies, chances are the John Muir Trail (JMT) and the High Sierra Trail (HST) have both popped up on your radar.

Fall Hunt Prep Begins Now: How to Dial-in Your Setup and Start Conditioning

July 23, 2025July 18, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Michelle Beadle Leave a Comment on Fall Hunt Prep Begins Now: How to Dial-in Your Setup and Start Conditioning

Though this list may feel like overkill, every little bit of work you put in now will help you feel less stressed, confident, and unrushed when it’s go-time.

How to Plan a Multisport Day

July 16, 2025July 8, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories Jackie Florman Leave a Comment on How to Plan a Multisport Day

The transition between spring and summer is the perfect time for a multisport day.

So You Want To Be A NOLS Instructor? (Written by a NOLS instructor)

July 9, 2025July 2, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories Amber Davis Leave a Comment on So You Want To Be A NOLS Instructor? (Written by a NOLS instructor)

Outdoor Prolink Pro Amber Davis lays out everything you need to know if you're considering becoming a NOLS instructor.

Backcountry Water Hacks to Improve Taste

July 3, 2025August 12, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories Hatie Parmeter Leave a Comment on Backcountry Water Hacks to Improve Taste

Staying hydrated during outdoor adventures is critical to maintaining physical and mental wellness. It's easier to do when it tastes refreshing!

Summer Planning for a Successful Hunting Season

June 26, 2025August 12, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories Lauren Whiddon 2 Comments on Summer Planning for a Successful Hunting Season

With some intention and planning, summer adventures can double as preseason scouting trips to help master fall’s challenges and to plan for a successful hunting season ahead.

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