The Complicated Story Behind Bike Helmet Safety Julie Brown|July 1, 2019 Why ensuring bike helmet safety is trickier than you might think—and what one lab is doing about it.
The Top Grand Canyon Waterfall Hikes Morgan Sjogren|June 27, 2019 With underground rivers that gush from its sheer cliff walls and cascades that plunge more than 100 feet in a single span, the world’s most famous chasm is also home to some of its most spectacular waterfalls. These are some of the best.
Why So Many Women Are Traveling Alone Jenni Gritters|June 27, 2019 Female solo travel is arguably THE travel trend of 2019. We talked to five women who’ve done it to find out why.
Ayesha McGowan Is Having Her Best Season Yet Julie Brown|June 27, 2019 The path to becoming the first African American female professional cyclist is anything but straightforward. How Ayesha McGowan continues to push toward her goals and big dreams.
Kara Goucher’s Tips on Trail Running Amanda Loudin|June 27, 2019 Kara Goucher made a career for herself as an elite road runner. Now? She's transitioning to trail running, where she's learning new things along the way.
The 7 Coolest New Products for Backpackers We Found at Outdoor Retailer Ryan Wichelns|June 25, 2019 Whether you’re a newbie or an FKT-setting thru-hiker, keep your eyes out for these backpacking products.
“It’s Flat” and Other Nonsense We’ve Told Newbies Aer Parris|June 25, 2019 “It’s the desert,” I told my partner a few weeks ago, exasperated. “It’s totally flat.” Their eyes rolled back in their head so far I almost...
U.S. Mountain Bike Organization Gets More Kids On Bikes—But Aims for More Equity, Diversity Jess Daddio|June 24, 2019 The National Interscholastic Cycling Association preaches five core values—fun, inclusivity, equity, respect and community. But what work still needs to be done in the way of equity?
Top New Trail Gear at Summer Outdoor Retailer Jess Daddio|June 24, 2019 We toured this year’s biggest outdoor trade show in search of the coolest findings in trail gear. What we discovered: From footwear to base layers, versatility is key.
Best Hikes in the White Mountains Liz Dengler|June 20, 2019 Take a hike in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. Learn the best trails to venture down on the REI Co-op Journal.
Asheville’s Best Mountain Biking Isn’t Where You Might Think Graham Averill|June 19, 2019 Beyond popular Bent Creek Experimental Forest, there are a handful of trail systems offering high-quality mountain biking without the crowds near Asheville.
I Went to an LGBTQ+ Camp. Here’s What Happened. Aer Parris|June 17, 2019 A-Camp is Autostraddle's week-long summer camp for LGBTQ+ adults. I went this year and this is exactly what happened. (Spoiler: It was awesome.)
