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Plants of Fall: The Science Behind The Colors

October 1, 2026 Outdoor Adventure

Rock-Tober: Must-Attend Climbing Festivals This Fall (and how much they cost)

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8 Outdoor Books to Add to Your List

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Whitewater Kayaking 101: An Extensive Beginner’s Guide

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A Guide to Building an Overlanding Rig

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Tips and Tricks for Your First Time Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUPing)

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Nonprofit Spotlight: Protect Our Winters

July 14, 2026 Conservation & Sustainability, Nonprofit Spotlights, Outdoor Industry, Stories

ProView – Five Ten Guide Tennie Men’s Approach Shoe

November 27, 2019January 7, 2021Climbing, Five Ten, ProView Gear Reviews Ben Dawson 2 Comments on ProView – Five Ten Guide Tennie Men’s Approach Shoe

You’ll be hard-pressed to find someone in the outdoor space who isn’t somewhat familiar with the Five Ten Guide Tennie Approach Shoe. For years the Guide Tennie has been considered industry standard for both outdoor professionals and weekend worriers alike.…

We Should All Stop Going to Creeksgiving

November 26, 2019April 21, 2020Climbing, Conservation & Sustainability, Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on We Should All Stop Going to Creeksgiving

In 2017 I spent my first Creeksgiving in Indian Creek.  This day would be the day my friends Marlene and Schuyler would be married on top of the South Six shooter. I would officiate their wedding in a leopard print…

ProView – BlackYak Men’s Nelore Jacket

November 25, 2019January 7, 2021BlackYak, Camping, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Outdoor Prolink Pro 1 Comment on ProView – BlackYak Men’s Nelore Jacket

Looking for a versatile, insulated jacket to romp in the mountains with? Look no further than the Black Yak Nelore Jacket. Throughout my years of climbing it has become more and more apparent that layering is paramount for performance and…

ProView – Rab Cirrus Flex Hoody

November 22, 2019January 7, 2021Camping, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Rab, Snow Allison Lano 3 Comments on ProView – Rab Cirrus Flex Hoody

I received this jacket right as I was headed out the door to catch a plane to Ohio for the weekend. I needed to take a jacket that was lightweight and compact, as I didn’t have much space left in…

ProView – Ortovox Haute Route 32

November 20, 2019January 7, 2021Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, Ortovox, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Paul Fotter 2 Comments on ProView – Ortovox Haute Route 32

Ski touring is a gear-intensive sport. It can be tough to find a pack that holds gear specifically how you like it. I’ve often found that many companies developing packs to hold gear in innovative ways can forget one of…

Climbing Gifts She’ll Love this Season

November 18, 2019January 13, 2020Climbing, Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Meg Atteberry Leave a Comment on Climbing Gifts She’ll Love this Season

This season's hottest climbing gifts for women. Find the perfect gift for the lady climber on your list.

The Dirtbag’s Guide to Thanksgiving

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019Outdoor Adventure, Stories Meg Atteberry Leave a Comment on The Dirtbag’s Guide to Thanksgiving

Not everyone likes to sit around a table, have a traditional meal and stay indoors during the Thanksgiving holiday. There are a select few who indulge a little differently during the holidays. So how does a dirtbag celebrate Thanksgiving? Here…

ProView – BlackYak Hariana Jacket + Mewati Pants

November 15, 2019January 7, 2021BlackYak, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Alli Hartz Leave a Comment on ProView – BlackYak Hariana Jacket + Mewati Pants

One of the things I love most about winter is that snow and storm cycles are never taken for granted by those of us who love to ski or ride. The pure joy found in sliding down a slope on…

ProView – Backcountry Access Scepter Carbon Poles

November 13, 2019January 7, 2021Backcountry Access, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Brook Hayer Leave a Comment on ProView – Backcountry Access Scepter Carbon Poles

With the nicest handles and flick lock mechanism, it is clear to see why the Sceptor Carbon poles from Backcountry Access are my new favorite poles for ski touring and ripping pow in the backcountry. With the mountains getting pounded by…

7 Vanlife Athletes You Should Know About

November 11, 2019April 21, 2020Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on 7 Vanlife Athletes You Should Know About

Vanlife is more popular than ever. What was once a community of musicians, retirees, and hippies, has grown into a thriving community of people from all different walks of life. In this article, we have seven athletes who have taken…

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