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How Dirtbags Make Money

February 19, 2018September 12, 2018Outdoor Adventure Jessica Villaire 3 Comments on How Dirtbags Make Money

Somewhere there’s an unofficial spectrum of what a dirtbag can or should be in the outdoor industry, existing solely in the minds of our own individual communities and ethos, and it ranges from the old-school cat-food-eating Stonemasters, modern van-dwellers with…

Outdoor Retailer 2018- Advocacy, Beer, and Gear

February 6, 2018June 21, 2018Outdoor Adventure Jessica Villaire Leave a Comment on Outdoor Retailer 2018- Advocacy, Beer, and Gear

As most of you know, Outdoor Retailer, THE staple trade show in the outdoor industry left the state of Utah and settled into its new home in Denver, Colorado. After 20 years of being hosted in Salt Lake City, conservationists…

A Climber Wedding on The Incredible Hulk

September 29, 2016August 23, 2019Outdoor Adventure, Women in the Outdoors Outdoor Prolink 1 Comment on A Climber Wedding on The Incredible Hulk

Wedding season is in full swing and I was definitely a part of it this year. But I didn’t want the norm, or even the “unconventional” outdoor-themed wedding. My life and passion for climbing and the wilderness is not just…

Rising from the Dust: A Free-Solo Accident

September 16, 2015June 21, 2018Outdoor Adventure, Stories Outdoor Prolink 2 Comments on Rising from the Dust: A Free-Solo Accident

Sometimes life asks us to begin again, and those fortunate enough to be given a second chance often find themselves dealing with a whole lot more than just a clean slate. From stroke victims to those who have lost limbs…

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