How Nordic Culture Has Influenced the Outdoors Aer Parris|September 4, 2018 Nordic countries— Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden—have long lived in tandem with their rugged landscapes, and that outdoor influence has slowly crept across the globe.
Here’s How You Can Support the Land and Water Conservation Fund Aer Parris|September 4, 2018 In one month, a 54-year-old bipartisan program that helps conserve our public lands will expire, unless Congress takes action.
Bikepackers Chase Adventure First, Glory Last Olivia Dwyer|August 30, 2018 Each September, The Adirondack Trail Ride (TATR) brings endurance cyclists deep into New York’s wild forests.
One Writer’s Quest to Introduce Kids to Our National Parks Hilary Oliver|August 29, 2018 A look at Kate Siber's book, National Parks of the U.S.A., which is fiilled with facts about the national parks—from Death Valley to the Virgin Islands.
Karel Sabbe Sets New Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail Jonathan Olivier|August 29, 2018 Moving at an astonishing pace, the Belgian ultrarunner smashed the previous Fastest Known Time on the AT by more than four days.
Wild Ideas Worth Living: Alex Honnold Shelby Stanger|August 29, 2018 Alex’s wild idea: To climb El Capitan without ropes and tackle some of the world’s most challenging routes, setting records, inspiring others, and giving back through his foundation.
Force of Nature: Loveis Wise Corina Carrizales|August 28, 2018 Meet Loveis Wise, the 23-year-old illustrator who is proving that age is just a number.
The Lady Shred Spirit is Alive and Growing in Wydaho Tony Gill|August 28, 2018 How the festival manager of the Wydaho Rendezvous in Driggs, Idaho, is making the festival more inclusive to women.
New Survey Finds Nearly One-Third of Respondents Have Experienced Sexual Harassment or Assault While Climbing Julie Brown|August 27, 2018 #SafeOutside released the results of a survey that found that nearly one-third of respondents have experienced sexual harassment or assault while climbing.
These 6 Women Are Getting More Women Into Trail Running Jess Daddio|August 23, 2018 More women are getting into trail running. And these six industry leaders might just be part of the reason why.
What the Removal of Mountain Goats from the Olympics Tells Us About Wildlife in National Parks Gemina Garland-Lewis|August 21, 2018 After roaming Washington's Olympic Peninsula for nearly 100 years, mountain goats will soon be transferred and relocated to the North and Central Cascades.
Thirty Years of Trails and Counting Julie Brown|August 21, 2018 Mountain biking looks a lot different in 2018 than it did in 1988. For one, there are more trails to ride. The International Mountain Bicycling Association is a huge reason why.