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Bringing Pride Outside: LGBTQIA+ Voices in the Outdoors

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Nonprofit Spotlight: LGBTQ Outdoors

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How I Organize All the Gear in My Van

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How to Keep Dry For a Cold Day of Fishing

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Nonprofit Spotlight: dZi Foundation

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Ski Wax – What Is It and Why Does it Matter?

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An Ode to the Trees (in honor of Earth Day)

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Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with Your Family

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Tips for Reducing Gear Waste

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Nonprofit Spotlight: Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society

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Nonprofit Spotlight: Protect Our Rivers

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ProView – Helly Hansen Capacitor Backpack

June 23, 2022June 22, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Climbing, Helly Hansen, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Patrick Betts 5 Comments on ProView – Helly Hansen Capacitor Backpack

I was beyond impressed with how the Capacitor handled the unseasonable winter weather on Rainier.

ProView – Outdoor Research Ad-Vantage Leggings and Vantage Bra

June 22, 2022June 23, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Running Dani Reese Leave a Comment on ProView – Outdoor Research Ad-Vantage Leggings and Vantage Bra

From easy gravel runs to technical single track and to the near summit of Cotopaxi, the Ad-Vantage Leggings and Vantage Bra can do it all!

ProView – Zeal Optics Easterly

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow, Zeal Optics Roxy Dawson Leave a Comment on ProView – Zeal Optics Easterly

The Zeal Optics Easterly is a light weight and fashionable pair of sunglasses that can take you from the mountain to the Cidery in one fell swoop.

ProView – Club Ride Apparel Men’s Mountain Surf

June 16, 2022May 28, 2025Biking, Club Ride, ProView Gear Reviews Sam Kilburn Leave a Comment on ProView – Club Ride Apparel Men’s Mountain Surf

A true-to-size, slim-fitting, and good-looking cycling short that will serve you well on and off the bike.

So You Want to Hike the JMT? A Tutorial

June 15, 2022May 16, 2023Outdoor Adventure, Stories Sam Chaneles Leave a Comment on So You Want to Hike the JMT? A Tutorial

The John Muir Trail is a spectacular, 220 mile walk through the High Sierra of California. It’s an absolutely spectacular section of ~200 miles of backpacking through the High Sierra of California.

ProView – GOOD TO-GO Backpacking Meals

June 14, 2022June 30, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Good To-Go, ProView Gear Reviews Felipe Proano Leave a Comment on ProView – GOOD TO-GO Backpacking Meals

Very practical and enjoyable meals for backpacking trips and other outdoor activities.

ProView – Nite Ize Dog Gear

June 8, 2022June 16, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Nite Ize, ProView Gear Reviews Heather Smith Leave a Comment on ProView – Nite Ize Dog Gear

These Nite Ize dog products were perfect for those early winter evenings and morning walks. The collar & & collar light makes it easy to feel safe at night. 

ProView – Outdoor Research Helium AscentShell Jacket

June 3, 2022June 16, 2022Climbing, Ice Climbing, Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Evan Watts 2 Comments on ProView – Outdoor Research Helium AscentShell Jacket

A well made jacket that seems to create a goldilocks bridge between feature-set, low weight, and solid durability.

Your Local Retail Shop: 2 Foot Adventures

June 2, 2022September 27, 2022Destinations, Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Your Local Retail Shop: 2 Foot Adventures

2 Foot Adventures is a gear shop along the PCT on a mission to assist thru hikers with gear needs and help them complete the entire trail!

ProView – Superfeet GREEN Insoles

June 1, 2022June 14, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Brands, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Superfeet Francisca Lizotte Leave a Comment on ProView – Superfeet GREEN Insoles

For the price, these insoles far out-perform any insoles in their category.

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