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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. 

Nonprofit Spotlight: American Whitewater

October 7, 2022December 19, 2023Conservation & Sustainability, Nonprofit Spotlights, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Nonprofit Spotlight: American Whitewater

American Whitewater's mission is to protect & restore America’s whitewater rivers. Check out our blog post featuring this awesome nonprofit!

Your Local Retail Shop: Outdoor Gear Exchange

September 30, 2022October 28, 2022Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Your Local Retail Shop: Outdoor Gear Exchange

You've gotta check out Outdoor Gear Exchange! This gear shop has awesome customer service, a bargain basement, and all the gear you need!

5 Latina Bosses / Jefas To Follow This Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2022October 28, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Dani Reyes-Acosta Leave a Comment on 5 Latina Bosses / Jefas To Follow This Hispanic Heritage Month

Outdoor Prolink Pro Dani Reyes Acosta speaks with 5 Jefas in the outdoor community, sharing knowledge and advice.

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.

A Beginner’s Guide to Sleeping Bag Care

September 1, 2022February 7, 2023Outdoor Adventure, Stories Mary Beth Skylis Leave a Comment on A Beginner’s Guide to Sleeping Bag Care

A sleeping bag is one of the most important pieces of gear that an adventurer can have.

50 Trail Runs of North America

August 31, 2022September 30, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories Sam Chaneles Leave a Comment on 50 Trail Runs of North America

The routes mentioned in this list are a great sampler of terrain across North America, from high alpine meadows to dense forests to rocky ridgelines.

Your Local Retail Shop: Mountain Supply

August 30, 2022September 27, 2022Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Industry, Stories, Uncategorized Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Your Local Retail Shop: Mountain Supply

If you're in Bend, OR, add Mountain Supply to your list. Not only do they have all of the outdoor gear you need, they also support PCT thru hikers!

How to Care for Your Feet While Backpacking

August 26, 2022September 7, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories Mary Beth Skylis 2 Comments on How to Care for Your Feet While Backpacking

The best way to protect your feet from wear and tear is by taking preventative action against blisters and other unfortunate foot ailments.

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. 

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