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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

September 16, 2026 Outdoor Adventure, Stories

Whitewater Kayaking 101: An Extensive Beginner’s Guide

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A Guide to Building an Overlanding Rig

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Ecology Spotlight: Hardcore Birds of Alaska

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Nonprofit Spotlight: Protect Our Winters

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Pro Profile – Niels Meyer

September 22, 2015March 30, 2021Outdoor Professional Profiles, Stories Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on Pro Profile – Niels Meyer

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…

ProView – Goal Zero Venture 30

September 18, 2015June 4, 2026Backpacking and Hiking Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Goal Zero Venture 30

  First off, I like electronics! Always have. Here are my electronics/power needs: satellite phone, Delorme In-reach, cell phone, GPS, GPS watch (Garmin Fenix), iPad, iPad nano, bluetooth speaker, Kindle, variometer (for paragliding), Petzl Nao headlamp and a Steripen Freedom…

ProView – Big Agnes Copper Spur MtnGLO

September 17, 2015March 17, 2020Backpacking and Hiking Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Big Agnes Copper Spur MtnGLO

While I was planning and packing for a bike and ski tour in Oregon, weight was always at the forefront of my mind. We were embarking on a bike tour from Portland to Bend, Oregon, with stops to climb and ski…

Rising from the Dust: A Free-Solo Accident

September 16, 2015June 21, 2018Outdoor Adventure, Stories Outdoor Prolink 2 Comments on Rising from the Dust: A Free-Solo Accident

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…

ProView – La Sportiva Specte AT Boots

September 15, 2015August 28, 2017ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – La Sportiva Specte AT Boots

This post was first published April 2015, here’s an update from Wil: “The Spectres go unchanged so far this season which means they are a known commodity. By the end of the last season I had managed to ski them…

First All-Female Expedition Summits Peaks in Afghanistan

September 9, 2015August 28, 2017Climbing, Mountaineering, Stories Outdoor Prolink 2 Comments on First All-Female Expedition Summits Peaks in Afghanistan

  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…

Pro Profile – Craig DeMartino

September 3, 2015August 24, 2017Outdoor Professional Profiles, Stories Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on Pro Profile – Craig DeMartino

Where are you based? I am based out of the Front Range of Colorado. It has been a great place to live since it has about five world-class climbing areas within 50 miles! Favorite Outdoor Sports? Without a doubt I’m…

ProView – Thule ThruRide 535

September 2, 2015August 5, 2020Biking, ProView Gear Reviews, Stories Outdoor Prolink 2 Comments on ProView – Thule ThruRide 535

It’s about damn time. Back when it was just the mountain bikers who’d seen the light of through-axle hubs, we had to deal with those finicky converter things (you know the ones) to use a rooftop bike rack. Now that…

ProView – Trango Crag Pack

September 1, 2015June 21, 2018Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink 1 Comment on ProView – Trango Crag Pack

I have a tendency to use some types of equipment until they are well-worn and no longer usable. Case in point: I’ve been able to use the same crag pack for the last 10 years, but an unfortunate incident with…

Channeling the Weekend Warrior- Dirtbag Dreams Adventures

August 31, 2015August 28, 2017Stories Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on Channeling the Weekend Warrior- Dirtbag Dreams Adventures

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Outdoor-Themed Car Commercials Mid-June and the climbing gym was at its typical summer-empty. A gym regular and friend, CP Santos, and I were catching up when a familiar woman approached the front desk. I had never…

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