The Wild West Route Is the Country’s Newest Bikepacking Epic Aaron Gulley|August 1, 2019 Whether your traverse all 2,700 miles or tick off segments, this backcountry bike route that crosses four western states is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of public lands
The Future Of Climbing Areas Julie Ellison|July 30, 2019 Here are five popular destinations where climbers and land managers are taking action to mitigate impacts on their local crags.
The Nature Conservancy Preserves Nearly 400 Square Miles of Appalachian Forest Graham Averill|July 30, 2019 A large land purchase made by The Nature Conservancy will protect a working forest that serves as a migration corridor for wildlife in the Appalachian Mountains.
Dream Makers: The Partners Behind 3 of the Most Epic Outdoor Feats of Our Time Cassidy Randall|July 29, 2019 Success doesn’t happen in a vacuum. These are the life partners who helped pave the way for some of the world’s most impressive athletic accomplishments.
Nouria Newman Is Redefining Whitewater Kayaking Cassidy Randall|July 26, 2019 The 27-year-old is viewed as one of the world's best kayakers. A behind-the-scenes look at her career and how she's achieved Class V whitewater prowess.
What in the World is Skyrunning? Olivia Dwyer|July 25, 2019 Picture trail running races that go straight up a mountain. That's skyrunning, a niche sport that's growing in popularity in the U.S.
State Offices Get Boost From New Recreation-Focused Network Matt Wastradowski|July 24, 2019 A growing number of states have formed offices of outdoor recreation. Now, an Outdoor Recreation Learning Network will help them collaborate.
What I Learned from Climbing While Pregnant Beth Rodden|July 23, 2019 When Beth Rodden became pregnant, she couldn't find much info about climbing while expecting—so she decided to share her own journey, hoping to help others find the path that's right for them.
Researchers Studying Endangered Pacific Northwest Orcas Feel Their Absence Phuong Le|July 22, 2019 The southern resident orcas have been late to return to their home waters in Washington's Salish Sea. Researchers grapple with why, and what the whales' absence reveals about the state of the ecosystem.
Vail Resorts to Buy 17 More Ski Areas Megan Michelson|July 22, 2019 The largest ski resort operator in the U.S., Vail Resorts, will be buying another big company, Peak Resorts. What does that mean for you?
The Hometown Hero for Mountain Bike Trails in Wilmot, Wisconsin Tony Gill|July 22, 2019 Read about the thrilling Silver Lake mountain bike trails in Wilmot, Wisconsin. Read about the hometown hero who made it all possible on REI's cycling blog.
Poop Happens. What Happens Next? Aer Parris|July 22, 2019 Nearly everyone has to relieve themselves at some point in the outdoors. But did you know that some people have the job of removing that human waste?
