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Land Ho! My nerves were so thin sparks flew freely upon contact. One of the boys at the head of the raft was trying to ruin a much-loved...

If you were to ask anyone who hikes long-distance, they would tell you one of the most important pieces of gear to have are good shoes....

My parents took me on many outdoor adventures while I was growing up. From camping during blizzards, to climbing Mt. Whitney when I was...

By Amara Johnson Left… right… left… right… The hairpin mountain road had my car sickness in full swing, but I was still as excited as a...

S’mores, roasted hotdogs, and good conversations are just a few of the fun things that campfires bring to the outdoor experience....

It was February of last year and the snow was slowly beginning to melt. I was trading more time in the mountains for time on the trails...

A story of adventure climbing becoming an adventure Grant Hartman leading the final pitch on a previous climb of Brogan’s Spire. Photo by...

One of the most basic parts of camping is having a good shelter. Luckily, thanks to the magic of polyester and lightweight aluminum, we...

Getting Rid of Unwanted Clothes and Gear the Sustainable Way Did you know the average American throws away about 70 lbs of clothes per...

Signing up for a race is a really good way to motivate yourself to train for running. Unfortunately, with the pandemic, most races are...

By Grant Hartman “It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” – Edmund Hillary Edmund Hillary and Tenzin Norgay became the first...

Hello fellow climbers, As quarantine drags on, I find myself looking out the window wistfully, wishing I could be at my favorite climbing...

My last post was a story of an encounter I had with some wildlife while camping. I thought I'd keep the trend going for now. A few...

Boating was never an activity I enjoyed growing up. Coming from a family of avid water sport enthusiasts, I was at a loss. I could count...

Outdoor adventures are not only filled with fun, but often also filled with food! However, eating outside generally produces more waste...

(I think this is what a speech professor would call an attention grabber...) (Can't forget that pregnant pause before you start your...

All this indoor time has me thinking of spin class, the one aspect of cycling I despise more than anything else. For me, exercise has...

For the last two years or so, I have considered myself a climber. In fact, if you talked to me a few months ago, I would have told you...

Has anyone noticed how popular climbing is getting? I feel like so many people are drawn to rock climbing because nothing gives a feeling...

Rafting season is right around the corner, and it is time to make some lifelong memories with your friends and family. Before you jump...