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So You Want to Go Fly Fishing? Part 1

March 3, 2023September 12, 2023Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Charles Miller Leave a Comment on So You Want to Go Fly Fishing? Part 1

Fly fishing requires a higher degree of technique, finesse, and patience than traditional fishing. This may sound daunting, but the rewards for the hard work are more than worth it.

Keeping the Romance Alive on the PCT

February 15, 2023March 21, 2023Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Tim Kennedy Leave a Comment on Keeping the Romance Alive on the PCT

The trail has many trials, your relationships is one of them.

So You Want to Start Splitboarding? A Few Extra Tips

January 18, 2023February 10, 2023Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Albert England Leave a Comment on So You Want to Start Splitboarding? A Few Extra Tips

Are you out in the backcountry but still having some issues? This is for you! Dive in for some extra tips on how to make this sport a little easier.

Thru Hiking the PCT: Gear We Loved and What to expect in Washington

December 9, 2022January 12, 2023Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Tim Kennedy Leave a Comment on Thru Hiking the PCT: Gear We Loved and What to expect in Washington

Tim and Vee lay down some expert knowledge on gear that was helpful vs. gear that just slowed them down.

How to Prep for the High Sierra on your PCT Thru Hike

November 2, 2022November 21, 2022Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Tim Kennedy Leave a Comment on How to Prep for the High Sierra on your PCT Thru Hike

When it comes to the Sierras, there is tons of preparation and planning that can be done to maximize safety and enjoyment.

36 Questions to Ask Your Climbing Partner

November 1, 2022November 21, 2022Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on 36 Questions to Ask Your Climbing Partner

In climbing, your belaytionship is a lot like a romantic relationship.

Female Climbing Spaces: Why is it so important for women to climb together?

October 14, 2022November 7, 2022Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Female Climbing Spaces: Why is it so important for women to climb together?

When women climb with women they learn from each other. When women climb with women, they teach each other. When women climb with women, they form resiliency and bravery. 

How to: Mapping + Caltopo

September 6, 2022October 17, 2022Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Evan Watts Leave a Comment on How to: Mapping + Caltopo

When all is said and done, after all the research and lines are drawn, you should have a flushed out map that will take you deep into the backcountry.

Road Trip Checklist for You and Your Adventure Partner

August 16, 2022September 2, 2022Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Road Trip Checklist for You and Your Adventure Partner

Here’s a checklist you and your potential summer adventure partner should go through before you decide to spend the summer together. 

Gear We Kept and Gear We Ditched after 700 Miles on the PCT

August 11, 2022September 2, 2022Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Tim Kennedy 6 Comments on Gear We Kept and Gear We Ditched after 700 Miles on the PCT

700 miles of any terrain can be exhausting, but the Californian desert provided us with the appreciation we needed for the simplest of things, such as access to water and refuge from the heat.

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