Adventure Blog

Break the Routine …travel formed me as much as my formal education. – David Rockefeller You’re stuck in a routine: hanging out with the same friends, rotating through the same trails, doing the sa...

Firefly Hammock with Carabiners Breathable, easy-to-use hammock is made with you in mind. The included climbing-rated carabiners work together with the simple design to provide comfort and support...

Sometimes an opportunity comes your way and you simply can’t say “no.” That’s what happened when Big City Mountaineers asked me to participate in their Summit for Someone program on the Grand Teton...

I’ll be the first to admit it, I’ve always been an overachiever. In my life there’s always been a new bar to reach, a new challenge, a new goal. And when I fought and met that goal I simply asked m...

When you’re headed out to the trails how do you decide how easy or difficult a trail is? Do you get out there + hope for the best? If so, good for you...but there is an easier way! Most trails have...

It’s a safe bet that you have seen at least a few people running along the trails you’re hiking along. They come trotting along the trail, making it look easy while wearing a tiny backpack then go ...

How to Camp for Free You want to get outdoors more, but camping fees are stacked against you. With a little research and a little creativity, you can head out every weekend — heck, go for a lifeti...

Are You a Detriment or an Asset to the Outdoors? An eroded path cuts uphill, making short work of the long stretches of switchbacks that the national park maintains. “Why waste time?” you think as...

Let’s get up with the lingo. Or should the be down with the jargon? Okay, okay, we’ll admit I know nothing about how to chat like a cool kid but I do know a thing or two about the words we all use ...