“You’ve been punked!” scoffed the text, snarky in its confidence. “Steamboat never opens early…” “They have lease guidelines with the forest service to be open an exact number in any given season,” explained another. “It hasn’t happened in all the years…
“The whole world is, to me, very much ‘alive’ – all the little growing things, even the rocks.” – Ansel Adams “If the night sky had a flavor, what do you think it would be?” My friends and I had…
When I first wore the Outdoor Research Sonata Hoody to a late fall backyard campfire, my friends noticed. All of the girls wanted to try it on, and several of the guys asked me if I could hook them…
We’re counting down the days until the mountains are thoroughly coated in the fluffy white stuff. In the meantime, we’re drooling over the hottest gear of the season and doing this: We’ve been getting down on some Pumpkin Ale from…
I believe in the little things, things that make my life easier and more efficient. I also believe that because I tore my foot up badly in a groundfall climbing accident, ‘easy’ and ‘shoe comfort’ wouldn’t be used in the…
I have always been a fan of the products that Mountainsmith makes because I believe they use quality materials and take the time to thoroughly plan their designs. The Mountainsmith Descent Camera Bag did not disappoint. It’s clear they did their research and…
Camp Recipes for the Dirtbag Dreamers Easily made at home or on the road with any camp stove (like this one from Camp Chef), this recipe is ideal for climbers and athletes alike wanting an energy-packed breakfast. The idea came…
Where are you based? I spend my winters in Idaho and move up to Washington for the summers. What are your favorite outdoor sports? My favorite sports are skiing, alpine climbing, mountain biking and surfing. What’s your career now and…
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…
Since November 2014, a group of young Afghan women have been training hard for a goal much greater than themselves…to be mountain climbers. They want to reach new heights and inspire others by going where no Afghan women have…