New Study Reveals Why Biking Is a Healthy Form of Transportation Kade Krichko|January 3, 2019 Is there something about riding your bike that makes you feel better? Well, it turns out science may validate your experience. An article re...
Why You Need to Go Glamping Elana Jacobs and Ethan Russell|January 2, 2019 Now is the perfect time to plan a glamping getaway. Here's why, with observations from a recent stay at Le Petite Cabine in Narrowsburg, New York.
Why Kt Miller May Never Shoot Another Ski Photo Again Emily Stifler Wolfe|December 20, 2018 After the death of her close friend in an avalanche, ski and adventure photographer Kt Miller had a decision to make: Continue living life on the edge or find a new direction entirely?
How Justin Salas is Leading the Adaptive Climbing Scene Julie Brown|December 20, 2018 When he was 14, Justin Salas suddenly lost his central vision. Now, he's a world champion climber and he is paving the way for adaptive climbers.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Resigns—What You Need to Know Jenni Gritters|December 19, 2018 After 22 months in office, Interior Secretary Zinke recently announced his intention to resign at the end of the year.
After the Blaze, A Trail’s New Beginnings Julie Brown|December 19, 2018 In the aftermath of California’s wildfires, rebuilding trails becomes a community effort and for some, a chance to heal and to help.
Why I Always Wear My Climbing Helmet BJ Sbarra|December 18, 2018 People used to call me "Sketchmo." But the more experience I get, the more often I find myself wearing a climbing helmet.
How the $867 Billion Farm Bill Will Impact Outdoor Recreation Jenni Gritters|December 14, 2018 The 2018 Farm Bill, which just passed in the United States Congress, will affect both farming and outdoor recreation practices in the U.S.
Meet the First Openly Gay Woman to Complete the Seven Summits Aer Parris|December 14, 2018 On June 23, 2018 Silvia Vasquez-Lavado stood on the summit of Denali, having become the first openly gay woman to reach each of the Seven Summits.
Pattie Gonia, Backpacking Queen, Releases Her First Full-Length Video Aer Parris|December 10, 2018 The world's first backpacking queen has made a splash in the outdoor community. Now she's strutting in six-inch heels in her first full-length video.
Jerry Stritzke: Congress is so Close to Ensuring More People Can Enjoy the Great Outdoors Jerry Stritzke|December 7, 2018 REI's CEO says leadership, courage and opportunity exist in Congress today to pass a historic outdoor recreation legislation before this Congress ends.
For a Disease Often Triggered by Stress, Two Adventurers Find Solace in the Outdoors Emily Hopcian|December 6, 2018 Epilepsy is a neurological condition marked by unprovoked, recurrent seizures. These two athletes are continuing to pursue a life outdoors with epilepsy.