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.
Urban Rivers Plans a Mile of Floating Gardens on Chicago River by 2020 Seth Putnam|December 5, 2018 The Wild Mile—native wetlands, forest, public walkways and kayak access points suspended on floats—aims to be the first mile-long floating eco-park.
Explore the National Parks for Free on These Days in 2019 Jenni Gritters|December 4, 2018 For five days in 2019, you'll be able to get into any national park in the United States, for free.
Put Silverton Mountain On Your Bucket List Heather Hansman|December 4, 2018 Silverton Mountain, the counterculture ski hill in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, has a special kind of magnetism. The mountain boasts high-elevation steeps, endless powder and a tough, do-it-yourself vibe. And this winter, the place is already pulling in major storms.
