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What is ‘Off-Trail’ Travel?

May 3, 2022June 8, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories Sam Chaneles Leave a Comment on What is ‘Off-Trail’ Travel?

Traveling off-trail can unlock a new world of possibilities for exploring nature. You can chart your own path, go deep into the unknown, and get closer and closer to the middle of Nowhere

ProView – Gregory Women’s Deva 70

April 29, 2022May 3, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Gregory, ProView Gear Reviews Leanna Carriere Leave a Comment on ProView – Gregory Women’s Deva 70

I would recommend this pack to anyone looking to go on a multi day trip. If you are new to backcountry camping this bag is so comfortable/light and provides you the needed adjustments for the perfect fit.

Your Local Retail Shop: Cumberland Transit

April 28, 2022September 27, 2022Destinations, Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Your Local Retail Shop: Cumberland Transit

Cumberland Transit opened its doors in 1971 and is Nashville's oldest outdoor outfitter. For any gear needs, this shop has your back!

How to Take Your First Spring Hut Trip

April 26, 2022May 24, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Dani Reyes-Acosta Leave a Comment on How to Take Your First Spring Hut Trip

Heading into the backcountry can be a gratifying, joyous, and growth-filled experience.

Spring Cleaning: How to Clean Up and Care For Your Climbing Equipment

April 21, 2022March 4, 2024Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Spring Cleaning: How to Clean Up and Care For Your Climbing Equipment

A must do every spring time! Clean up that gear.

ProView – Outdoor Research Climbing Glove Round Up

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022Climbing, Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews Patrick O’Hare Leave a Comment on ProView – Outdoor Research Climbing Glove Round Up

Whether you’re belaying, rappelling, aiding, or jugging, gloves come in handy to keep your hands fresh on long days. 

ProView – DB The Æra 50L Tote

April 14, 2022March 13, 2024Db, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow, Travel Christina Savvides 1 Comment on ProView – DB The Æra 50L Tote

This bag offers a stylish, durable, and well-designed take on the traditional tote bag.

ProView – Mountain Hardwear Nimbus UL 2 Tent

April 12, 2022June 16, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Mountain Hardwear, ProView Gear Reviews Allie Fuller 2 Comments on ProView – Mountain Hardwear Nimbus UL 2 Tent

The Nimbus UL 2 speaks for itself with a simple yet thoughtful design. It doesn’t need extra bells or whistles (or weight for that matter) to be a reliable addition to your pack. 

What is Plogging? Spoiler: It Helps Keep Our Planet Clean

April 8, 2022May 12, 2022Conservation & Sustainability, Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on What is Plogging? Spoiler: It Helps Keep Our Planet Clean

If you love nature and giving back to the earth, plogging is for you. Read on find out exactly what plogging is and how it's done!

Objective Setting: What? Why? How?

April 5, 2022May 12, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories Sam Chaneles Leave a Comment on Objective Setting: What? Why? How?

Before I head out on any kind of adventure, I ask myself these three very basic questions. This routine defines my ‘purpose’ for any trip.

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