How One Designer Makes Mountain Bike Clothing for Women That Actually Fits Julie Brown|September 28, 2018 Seeing a need for well-designed and smart-fitting apparel for women in skiing and mountain biking, Wild Rye fills the gap.
How to Peep the Fall Foliage in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Jonathan Olivier|September 27, 2018 Now is the time to hit the road in search of fall colors and adventure in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and this guide helps you plan your trip.
Learning How to Mountain Bike As a 30-Something, An Illustrated Story Kate Hourihan|September 26, 2018 It's not easy to learn a new sport, especially one as technically challenging as mountain biking. But you have to start somewhere.
Lowering Accidents on the Rise, American Alpine Club Finds Dougald MacDonald|September 25, 2018 The American Alpine Club has observed an increase in the number of lowering accidents. Here are some takeaways to help climbers stay safe.
Despite Investigation, Questions Remain Following June Deaths of Two Elite Climbers on El Capitan Julie Ellison|September 25, 2018 In late August, Yosemite rangers released details about the accident that claimed the lives of Jason Wells and Tim Klein.
Outdoor Recreation Is 2.2 Percent of the U.S. Economy, New Report Finds Jessica Bernhard|September 21, 2018 The outdoor recreation industry is an economic force, contributing $412 billion of U.S. GDP in 2016, a report by the Bureau of Economic Analysis reveals.
Melise Edwards On Bouldering, Brain Science and Giving Back Ashley Brown|September 20, 2018 Sponsored climber Melise Edwards is a neuroscientist who spends her free time volunteering and advocating on behalf of inclusion in the outdoors.
There’s No Running in Forest Bathing Monica Prelle|September 20, 2018 Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is spending time outdoors under the canopy of trees. Recent studies show that it holds myriad benefits for humans.
How the Most Bike-Friendly Cities in the U.S. Earned Their Rank Julie Brown|September 19, 2018 The Places for Bikes City Ratings put Fort Collins, Colorado and Wausau, Wisconsin at the top of the list. Learn why, and see how your hometown stacks up.
On the Trail Again: 50 Years Later Jonathan Nesvig|September 18, 2018 Two brothers reprise a backpacking trip they took, 50 years later in their original, external frame REI packs. Click to read the heartwarming story.
The App That Helps Runners Who Are Visually Impaired Find Their Way Megan Michelson|September 18, 2018 Craig Slagel was a runner with a bad sense of direction who created a running app with turn-by-turn audio navigation to prevent him from getting lost. He had no idea who the app would benefit the most: runners who are visually impaired.
How Ski Movies Are Really Made Griffin Post|September 14, 2018 Turns out, it’s not all glitz, glam and heli-ski budgets. Teton Gravity Research athlete Griffin Post reveals how this year’s new film, Far Out, really got made.
