Perseid Meteor Shower Guide
Every August, the night sky puts on one of its best shows of the year: the Perseid meteor shower! It is considered the most beautiful meteor shower of the year.
Destinations
Desert Lessons: What we can learn from the changing Moab landscape
The Moab landscape teaches impermanence. Like us, this desert changes all the time. Trees are uprooted, our relationships end. Rivers carve new grooves in the sand, our skin crinkles and sags.
Conservation and Community: Axis Deer Hunting in Hawaii
Hunting can be one of the most effective tools we have to protect ecosystems. And it’s not just a Western, mainland tradition. It happens on tropical islands, too.
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.
What It’s Like To Write a Guidebook for Kids
We hiked every trail in this book—and then some. Some days we carried our son in the carrier for five miles straight while he crumbled granola bars onto our necks.
We Completed the Pacific Crest Trail: Our Tips and Advice
There's nothing like the wisdom that comes after completing a big adventure.
How to Travel with Climbing Gear
Traveling with climbing gear can be a pain. From bulky crash pads, to pounds and pounds of rope, to awkward and difficult to explain trad gear, it can be a headache trying to get yourself to an international climbing destination.
5 Desert Towers You Should Climb This Fall
The air is getting crisp, the days are getting shorter, and everyone is flocking to the red sandstone cliffs of Moab, Utah. It’s prime tower season!
Your Local Retail Shops: Pacific Crest Trail Edition
If you're thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, then you're going to need to stop for food, fuel, gear or just a tasty treat eventually. These four awesome gear shops have you covered on all fronts! Check them out when you're…
So You Want To Shred Japan’s Backcountry?
If you have even an inkling of desire to travel to Japan for their world class snow - make it happen!