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The Best Training Programs to Try This Winter (Rock Climbing Edition)

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on The Best Training Programs to Try This Winter (Rock Climbing Edition)

With winter setting in, it can feel hard to make your weekly climbing goals. The days are shorter, the temps are colder, and it feels like all you’re going to do is spend more and more time staring at your…

We Completed the Pacific Crest Trail: Our Tips and Advice

October 14, 2024November 19, 2024Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Tim Kennedy 1 Comment on We Completed the Pacific Crest Trail: Our Tips and Advice

There's nothing like the wisdom that comes after completing a big adventure.

Holiday Gift Guide for the Climber in Your Life 2023

November 14, 2023January 2, 2024Outdoor Adventure Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Holiday Gift Guide for the Climber in Your Life 2023

Ideas for gifts for all the climbers in your friend circle and beyond.

How to Travel with Climbing Gear 

October 5, 2023December 27, 2023Destinations, Outdoor Adventure Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on How to Travel with Climbing Gear 

Traveling with climbing gear can be a pain. From bulky crash pads, to pounds and pounds of rope, to awkward and difficult to explain trad gear, it can be a headache trying to get yourself to an international climbing destination. 

5 Desert Towers You Should Climb This Fall

September 28, 2023September 25, 2023Destinations, Outdoor Adventure Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on 5 Desert Towers You Should Climb This Fall

The air is getting crisp, the days are getting shorter, and everyone is flocking to the red sandstone cliffs of Moab, Utah. It’s prime tower season! 

A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 4

September 12, 2023October 24, 2023Outdoor Adventure Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 4

Best of luck to you all, and remember: Be Kind. 

A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 3

August 29, 2023September 20, 2023Outdoor Adventure Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 3

Many people (wrongly) make the assumption that in order to rock climb you need to be able to do a lot of pullups.

A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 2

August 22, 2023September 19, 2023Outdoor Adventure Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 2

There is a lot of gear involved in rock climbing, but beginners need not fear. It can be as simple as getting a pair of climbing shoes and a chalk bag, or as complicated as getting a big wall haul…

A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 1

August 15, 2023August 29, 2023Outdoor Adventure Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on A Beginners Guide to Rock Climbing Part 1

The beauty of rock climbing is that there is an endless variety of climbing for every age and skill level. No matter how strong you are, there are some excellent climbs for you! 

Angler Conservation: A Beginner’s Guide

August 8, 2023September 12, 2023Conservation & Sustainability, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Charles Miller Leave a Comment on Angler Conservation: A Beginner’s Guide

Fly fishing is not just a recreational activity; it’s an immersive experience that allows people to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of rivers, lakes, and streams.

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