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So You Want to Hike the JMT? A Tutorial

June 15, 2022May 16, 2023Outdoor Adventure, Stories Sam Chaneles Leave a Comment on So You Want to Hike the JMT? A Tutorial

The John Muir Trail is a spectacular, 220 mile walk through the High Sierra of California. It’s an absolutely spectacular section of ~200 miles of backpacking through the High Sierra of California.

Your Local Retail Shop: 2 Foot Adventures

June 2, 2022September 27, 2022Destinations, Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Your Local Retail Shop: 2 Foot Adventures

2 Foot Adventures is a gear shop along the PCT on a mission to assist thru hikers with gear needs and help them complete the entire trail!

Losing Stoke: How to Keep Your Stoke for Rock Climbing

May 31, 2022July 5, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Losing Stoke: How to Keep Your Stoke for Rock Climbing

I see a lot of burnout in climbing. I see it most in the trad climbing dirtbag scene, but burnout can happen to everyone. Gym climbers, boulderers, and trad dads alike are not immune to burnout. 

So You Want to Thru-Hike the PCT?

May 12, 2022August 15, 2022Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Tim Kennedy Leave a Comment on So You Want to Thru-Hike the PCT?

Everything you could ever want to know about preparation for thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Follow along as Vee and Tim embark on a long distance journey.

How to Store Your Splitboard, Skis, and Touring Gear During Off-Season

May 10, 2022July 5, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Dani Reyes-Acosta Leave a Comment on How to Store Your Splitboard, Skis, and Touring Gear During Off-Season

Heading into the backcountry can be a gratifying, joyous, and growth-filled experience.

What is ‘Off-Trail’ Travel?

May 3, 2022June 8, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories Sam Chaneles Leave a Comment on What is ‘Off-Trail’ Travel?

Traveling off-trail can unlock a new world of possibilities for exploring nature. You can chart your own path, go deep into the unknown, and get closer and closer to the middle of Nowhere

Your Local Retail Shop: Cumberland Transit

April 28, 2022September 27, 2022Destinations, Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Your Local Retail Shop: Cumberland Transit

Cumberland Transit opened its doors in 1971 and is Nashville's oldest outdoor outfitter. For any gear needs, this shop has your back!

How to Take Your First Spring Hut Trip

April 26, 2022May 24, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Dani Reyes-Acosta Leave a Comment on How to Take Your First Spring Hut Trip

Heading into the backcountry can be a gratifying, joyous, and growth-filled experience.

Spring Cleaning: How to Clean Up and Care For Your Climbing Equipment

April 21, 2022March 4, 2024Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Spring Cleaning: How to Clean Up and Care For Your Climbing Equipment

A must do every spring time! Clean up that gear.

What is Plogging? Spoiler: It Helps Keep Our Planet Clean

April 8, 2022May 12, 2022Conservation & Sustainability, Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on What is Plogging? Spoiler: It Helps Keep Our Planet Clean

If you love nature and giving back to the earth, plogging is for you. Read on find out exactly what plogging is and how it's done!

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