A few weeks ago, my friend Alan and I climbed a roadside alpine route on Colorado’s Mount Evans. Halfway up the route, Alan started mentioning looking forward t...
From pack to shoes, meet your race essentials
My first trail race was the Orcas Island 25K, a tough race over small but rugged mountains in Washington’s scen...
Tucked away in the mountains of West Virginia, but in close proximity to the urban centers of the Mid-Atlantic states, lies a natural gem rich in forests and wi...
Do you ever wish that your daypack carried as well as your full-size pack? So many small packs (less than 25 liters) are little more than glorified rucksacks: a...
Today we’re celebrating the art of caffeinating outdoors. Find your alter ego in our coffee-lover's almanac.
The Cowboy
You like it strong and a little gritty...
As I pulled CamelBak’s new hydration daypack out of the box, my first impression was “Wow, this thing is hefty.” The Franconia LR 24 is both a daypack and a hyd...
Tired of pounding pavement? Head to the trails.
When my training schedule calls for 16 miles, I pull out a box of trail maps and begin plotting a route. The ...
Trails like Stuffed Animals
Stuffed animals are for the lost
and the sad
for the hopeful, the happy
for kid and the dad.
Passed to me
by someone I k...
Lightning claims between 40 and 50 lives in the U.S. every year. Know how to protect yourself from strikes in the backcountry.
When I began hiking Colorado's h...
Hidden hikes and backcountry island camping make this NPS unit a must-see.
Located on the northwest coast of Michigan's Lower Peninsula sits a 71,000-acre Na...
Rain happens. But there’s no need to let it ruin your camping experience. Here are some tips for camping in the rain to help you stay happy and dry when the liq...
Postcard views guaranteed
From easy walks to downright dangerous peaks, Colorado’s hiking scene provides something for trekkers of all skill levels. Whether yo...
