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We 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 MoreI grew up in an immigrant household, where my family worked hard to build a foundation for themselves that most US citizens never even had to think about.
Read MoreOn the river, danger is the log spanning the river at chest level; the cave hiding behind the veil of the waterfall threatening to entrap you; or the decision to drive to the access point in terrible weather conditions.
Read MoreLoving the outdoors isn’t “acting white,” it’s rejecting white supremacy and the belief that the outdoors belongs to white people. You belong there too. So here are 10 ways to prepare for your first backpacking trip this summer. Backpacking is for everyone. Just never forget, you are on Native land.
Read MoreIn my experience as a Black woman, I feel significantly safer in the backcountry than I have ever felt in any populated area. I have had far more instances of feeling threatened by predatory humans than by predatory animals.
Read MoreAfter a traumatic injury sidelined me from kayaking last year, I went through a pretty dark period of my life. It forced me to come face to face with how much self worth I’d attached to kayaking and other outdoor activities.
Read MoreMost backcountry sports come with the risk of injury; but, if we’re honest, most of us don’t seriously consider what could go wrong until something bad happens.
Read MoreSo how do you know if your outdoor friends are good allies? And what do you do if they’re not? Here are seven reasons why they may be taxing the hell out of your emotional health.
Read MoreI envision the perfect mountain town with cooler temperatures and easy access to all of my favorite outdoor activities. Surely, happiness is found there. But I also wonder if contentment is hidden in the beauty of my own backyard.
Read MoreThe others being ones where I have been afraid because I know I’ve done nothing to warrant the interaction that is taking place, but there is nothing I can do about it. Instances like the one I started this article with. They are not unique. I've interacted with far fewer bears, knowingly, than I have police officers. And I've gone looking for bears, of many sorts, often enough in my adventures.
Read MoreMy greatest fear in life might sound silly. I’m terrified of being eaten.
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