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So You Want to Start Crack Climbing?

July 13, 2023Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on So You Want to Start Crack Climbing?

Crack climbing is a style of rock climbing that involves jamming your hands and feet into cracks instead of pulling on face holds. 

So You Want to Climb Mount Rainier?

July 11, 2023August 2, 2023Outdoor Adventure, Stories Porter McMichael 2 Comments on So You Want to Climb Mount Rainier?

Mount Rainier is a 14,000ft tall stratovolcano that has great climbs for anyone!

So You Want to Start Mountain Biking?

July 6, 2023January 3, 2024Outdoor Adventure, Stories Korey Hopkins 2 Comments on So You Want to Start Mountain Biking?

Mountain biking is riding a bicycle on natural surfaces, such as dirt, rocks, and roots. It requires a blend of physical fitness, technical skill, and creativity to ride.

Carabiners 101

June 27, 2023July 27, 2023Outdoor Adventure, Stories Evan Watts Leave a Comment on Carabiners 101

Ultimately, all properly certified carabiners can get the job done, but some are better in specific scenarios. But maybe next time you are at the gear store or browsing the web, you can put some more thought into these little…

How to Prep for Summer Climbing Trips

June 13, 2023June 28, 2023Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on How to Prep for Summer Climbing Trips

No matter what your skill level is, proper preparation is essential for a safe and successful summer climbing trip.

Adventures to Bring your Dad on for Fathers Day 

June 6, 2023June 28, 2023Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Adventures to Bring your Dad on for Fathers Day 

Did you forget that Father's Day is coming up? Don’t worry! We are here to help.

Finger Tape Resources for Trad Climbers

May 25, 2023June 28, 2023Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Finger Tape Resources for Trad Climbers

Finger tape is a really useful tool for climbing hard finger cracks.

Keep Cool in Wool: Why Wool is Ideal for Summer Adventures

May 23, 2023June 28, 2023Conservation & Sustainability, Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Rachel Gallagher at The Woolmark Company Leave a Comment on Keep Cool in Wool: Why Wool is Ideal for Summer Adventures

From long sleeves and ultralight hoodies to comfortable T-shirts and underwear, Merino wool performance wear has options for all your outdoor activities.

So You Want To Shred Japan’s Backcountry?

May 18, 2023June 1, 2023Destinations, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Amber Davis Leave a Comment on So You Want To Shred Japan’s Backcountry?

If you have even an inkling of desire to travel to Japan for their world class snow - make it happen!

What is ‘Corn’ Snow?

May 16, 2023June 1, 2023Outdoor Adventure, Stories Sam Chaneles Leave a Comment on What is ‘Corn’ Snow?

There is a cult-like following of skiers in the Pacific Northwest that are devoted to skiing ‘corn’ snow in the spring and summertime, long after many others have put their skis away for the year. What’s the deal? What is…

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