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A Pro Walks Into A Gear Shop…

January 21, 2022February 15, 2022Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on A Pro Walks Into A Gear Shop…

Let's talk about why it’s so important to be transparent and open with your local retail store about your pro status.

Embrace All of You: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Send it into 2022

January 14, 2022February 9, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Dani Reyes-Acosta Leave a Comment on Embrace All of You: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Send it into 2022

Listen. Pace yourself. The path to success doesn't happen in one frenetic push—it's a process that requires a measured, steady pace.

What Makes a Good Adventure Partner?

January 5, 2022February 8, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories Sam Chaneles 4 Comments on What Makes a Good Adventure Partner?

Friends aren’t always the best ‘adventure partners’.

Your Local Retail Shop: Cripple Creek Backcountry

December 27, 2021January 28, 2022Local Retail Shops, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Your Local Retail Shop: Cripple Creek Backcountry

Cripple Creek Backcountry just opened a new shop in Seattle, WA and we chatted with the store's manager to get the scoop!

50 Climbing New Year’s Resolutions that Do Not Suck and That You Can Actually Keep

December 20, 2021February 8, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay 2 Comments on 50 Climbing New Year’s Resolutions that Do Not Suck and That You Can Actually Keep

Resolutions you can really keep.

9 Last Minute Gifts to Buy From Your Local Gear Shop

December 14, 2021January 14, 2022Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on 9 Last Minute Gifts to Buy From Your Local Gear Shop

If you’re in need of a last minute holiday gift, don’t risk delivery delays or supply chain issues. Head over to your local gear shop where you can support a small business and get that immediate gift gratification. We’ve rounded…

Our Favorites: Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding Gear for Women

December 8, 2021May 28, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Dani Reyes-Acosta Leave a Comment on Our Favorites: Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding Gear for Women

A Gear List Written By and For Women in the Backcountry Every year when I dust off my backcountry kit, I take stock of what worked the previous season. I scrutinize everything, from the snacks I carry to the spare…

5 Women in Snow Sports to Follow This Winter

December 6, 2021December 27, 2021Conservation & Sustainability, Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Dani Reyes-Acosta Leave a Comment on 5 Women in Snow Sports to Follow This Winter

Last season taught me the importance of following strong, connected, communally-minded women because they reflect the best of what I want to see in myself. 

Your Local Retail Shop: Ouray Mountain Sports

December 1, 2021December 21, 2021Destinations, Local Retail Shops, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Your Local Retail Shop: Ouray Mountain Sports

Nestled in the San Juan mountain range is Ouray Mountain Sports, a bustling gear shop with all of the outdoor goods you could need.

Best Climbing Dirtbag Christmas Gifts Under $50

November 22, 2021February 8, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Best Climbing Dirtbag Christmas Gifts Under $50

If you happen to be the loved one of any of a climber, you may be wondering “What does this kind of person want for Christmas this year?” 

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