Planning your first weekend hike or a backpacking trip? Want to know what it's like to experience free fall from 13,000ft? Interested in swapping beta on some of the best bouldering locations across the US? Check out our Trip Reports for recent articles from our Featured Bloggers. Whether you’re venturing outdoors alone or with your family or friends, you’ll find something that matches your interests! We also tackle complex topics like racism, colorism, transphobia and queerphobia in outdoor recreation.
Annette Diggs grew up far from snowy ski slopes and tall mountains. She lived in a neighborhood where people didn’t have easy access to outdoor sports. There were no ski trips or mountain climbing adventures. There weren’t even many safe parks to play in. But Annette didn’t let that stop her.
Read MoreI was recently lucky enough to make my first voyage to one of the top climbing destinations in the world: Fontainebleau—or Font. For most of my climbing career, I’d heard stories about the beautiful sandstone boulders and the flat, sandy landings. I knew I had to experience it for myself one day.
But planning a climbing trip to a foreign country can feel overwhelming and even a little scary, especially if it’s your first time. To help make your experience smoother and more enjoyable, here are some tips I picked up along the way.
Read MoreEsther Park is on a mission to help women in skydiving fit in–literally.
She left a comfortable job in scientific sales after a life-changing skydiving accident. Since then, she founded a company, Girls in Sky Places, to help women find correctly-sized gear.
Read MoreIf your outdoor plans routinely struggle to make it out of the group chat, that’s okay. I’m still finding my own comfort with the outdoors. Nature can feel intimidating, but it gets easier when you know what to expect. So let’s explore five of my favorite urban green spaces to help you get outside this summer.
Read MoreWe kicked off from the South Kaibab Trailhead at 4:30 AM, in the dark, our headlamps lighting the way. The morning was cool—perfect hiking weather—and the sky was just starting to hint at the sunrise. The trail drops fast, and within minutes we weaved our way down steep switchbacks, passing early-bird day hikers and the occasional runner already charging uphill.
Read MoreSummer is here and prices couldn’t be higher! Recession indicators are everywhere, federal student loan repayments are back on and rent is rising in major cities across the U.S. But you don’t want to spend all your time at home either. Here are eight ways to get outside for free (or close enough) while making friends, building community and learning new hobbies. Let’s go!
Read MoreOver the past five days, we shared our anxieties and fears about this moment. Not one of us could say that we felt absolutely confident in our abilities to get to the top. However, I remembered the one promise we all made each other. “If you keep going, I will, too”.
Read MoreDo you live in Washington DC? Are you looking for a challenging day hike within reach of the city? Then you should check out North Fork Mountain.
It’s less than 3 hrs away which means you can start and end the day at home in your own bed. But I’ll also cover camping and cabin options for people who don’t like long road trips.
Read MoreTravel safety begins long before you board the plane. If you limit your planning to scrolling through TikTok for beautiful beaches or cozy coffee shops, you may be in for a surprise. It’s important to understand the cultural attitudes of your destination, especially toward race, gender, and sexuality. In some places, you may attract curious stares; in others, you could encounter microaggressions or discrimination.
Read MoreI’ve been seeing chiros since I was 12 to help manage my Ehler-Danlos syndrome, a hypermobility disorder that makes me more susceptible to injury and joint dislocations. They have been a life saver for me and the only reason I’ve been able to maintain my athletic abilities. Since I’ve moved quite a bit over the past 25 years, I’ve had to regularly find a new chiropractor. Here are a few tips to help you find the best chiropractor for you.
Read MoreRecently, there was a good weather window at Hueco Tanks- some cool weather in April. I really wanted to take advantage of this so I decided that my nearly 2 year old son, Hans Sven would join me! It would be our first mother-son trip. My husband was nervous to be separated from him, and wondered how would I keep him safe while climbing and hiking. Not afraid of a challenge, I made a plan and was excited to show Hans Sven my favorite place in the entire world!
Read MoreBut don’t worry!—you can always rent from a private equity firm. Because their goal is to maximize short-term profits, they can be terrible landlords. Many raise rents, skip maintenance and avoid long-term upgrades or improvements.
Read MoreThe three of us hiked side-by-side across 900 miles of desert and Sierra Nevada. We learned how to self arrest on Baden Powell, soaked our sore feet in hot springs, screamed when we saw rattlesnakes, and shared meals, motel rooms, and late-night movies.
Our time together on the Pacific Crest Trail felt like a dream — until it suddenly ended.
Read MoreHaving an injury forces us to come face to face with who we are outside of our sport. And sometimes, we don’t like what we see. When you’re sidelined, sitting in your room, staring at the ceiling, wondering what comes next, who are you then?
“This is a time when you’ll learn a lot about yourself,” Kim said. “Just keep going. And listen to your body.”
Read MoreFeeling sad? Having trouble getting out of bed? Playing Syd or girl in red on repeat? You may be navigating your first WLW heartbreak.
Read MoreHere’s a thought: So much of our future is determined by the zip code we’re born into. And for unbanked households in working class neighborhoods, it can feel harder and harder to get by in an environment that is increasingly designed to uplift middle-class transplants while denying everyone else the right to live comfortably or meet basic needs.
Read MoreHave you ever felt caught between cultures, searching for a deeper connection?
Loui, 27, is a multiracial content creator, traveler and adventurer based in Alaska. She currently travels in her Jeep Black Panther with her pit bull William. A recent trip to the Philippines inspired her to reconnect with her roots!
Read MoreMorally, I struggled to tear my focus away from the genocide in Gaza and leave my community to complete my climb. Back home, I’m met with blank stares and confusion — mountaineering being a far cry from what my priorities should be as a single 28-year-old woman. I’ve never been able to explain the passion I feel as I gaze up at the highest peaks in the world.
Read MoreDo you remember learning about the Underground Railroad in U.S. history class? It was a network of people and places that helped enslaved West Africans escape north to freedom. But what about the people who traveled south on the Saltwater Railroad?
Read MoreCommunity is the backbone of our lives. It’s how we survive, thrive, and build something bigger than ourselves. These three athletes inspire me to chase adventure while staying rooted in the people who make the journey worthwhile.
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