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Best Outdoorsy Valentine’s Dates for 2025

February 5, 2025March 28, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Best Outdoorsy Valentine’s Dates for 2025

Valentine's Day date ideas for outdoor loving folks!

Nonprofit Spotlight: Outdoor Afro

February 1, 2025February 13, 2025Nonprofit Spotlights, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Nonprofit Spotlight: Outdoor Afro

Outdoor Afro is a not-for-profit organization celebrating and inspiring Black connections and leadership in nature. Read the full blog post to learn more!

My Great Divide Odyssey: The Places, People, and Gear That Kept Me Riding

January 29, 2025March 28, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories Sam Kilburn Leave a Comment on My Great Divide Odyssey: The Places, People, and Gear That Kept Me Riding

This past summer I embarked on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR), a trans-continental bike route stretching from Banff, Canada, to Antelope Wells, New Mexico.

Which Backpacking First Aid Kit is Right for You?

January 24, 2025March 28, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories Hatie Parmeter Leave a Comment on Which Backpacking First Aid Kit is Right for You?

The safest way to recreate outside is to be prepared for anything. That means bringing a first aid kit that will meet personal needs, group needs, and address hazards specific to the environment.

Gearing Up: A Bikepacker’s Tale of Trials and Triumphs

January 15, 2025March 28, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories Sam Kilburn 2 Comments on Gearing Up: A Bikepacker’s Tale of Trials and Triumphs

Gear failures can turn a casual ride into a demanding challenge, testing even the most prepared minds and demanding ingenuity to overcome.

Creating Your Own Caltopo Heatmap

January 8, 2025March 28, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories Sam Chaneles Leave a Comment on Creating Your Own Caltopo Heatmap

Before you start drawing lines and marking points, it’s important to have a structure to your map. What is it for? I like to have a map for skiing, by region, for example.

From Gym to Crag: How to Take the Next Steps in Outdoor Rock Climbing

December 30, 2024March 28, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on From Gym to Crag: How to Take the Next Steps in Outdoor Rock Climbing

Transitioning from gym climbing to outdoor climbing opens up a whole new world of possibilities. It’s a journey that will challenge you in ways that indoor climbing simply can’t.

How To Clean Your Winter Outerwear

December 27, 2024March 28, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories Ben Dawson Leave a Comment on How To Clean Your Winter Outerwear

The solstice is upon us! It's time to celebrate the cold, and dawn the puffy jackets. Cleaning your winter jackets, snow pants, and other cold-weather gear correctly can keep them coming back for years to come.

New Year’s Resolutions for the Outdoors That Actually Matter

December 23, 2024March 28, 2025Conservation & Sustainability, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on New Year’s Resolutions for the Outdoors That Actually Matter

Resolutions don’t have to be lofty or abstract to make a difference. By committing to these actionable goals, you’ll enhance your outdoor experiences and make a positive impact on the environment and those around you.

5 Signs You Should Be A Ski Bum

December 20, 2024January 10, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Amber Davis Leave a Comment on 5 Signs You Should Be A Ski Bum

There are many different ways to be a ski bum, but however you do it, there is no better time than right now. 

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