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How I Spend My Summers Living in a Van

August 6, 2025 Outdoor Adventure, Stories

John Muir Trail vs High Sierra Trail: Which Should You Do?

July 30, 2025 Outdoor Adventure, Stories

How to Plan a Multisport Day

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So You Want To Be A NOLS Instructor? (Written by a NOLS instructor)

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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.

Losing Stoke: How to Keep Your Stoke for Rock Climbing

May 31, 2022July 5, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Losing Stoke: How to Keep Your Stoke for Rock Climbing

I see a lot of burnout in climbing. I see it most in the trad climbing dirtbag scene, but burnout can happen to everyone. Gym climbers, boulderers, and trad dads alike are not immune to burnout. 

ProView – Superfeet Insoles

May 25, 2022June 14, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Brands, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Superfeet Patrick Betts 2 Comments on ProView – Superfeet Insoles

Your feet do a lot for you, and we often do not do a lot for them. Treat them with some Superfeet and you will reap the benefits!

ProView – Gregory Focal 58

May 20, 2022May 19, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Gregory, ProView Gear Reviews Ben Dawson 2 Comments on ProView – Gregory Focal 58

The Focal 58 bridges the gap between conventional packs and more niche ultralight packs.

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