Lifestyle

The Art of Being "Gear-Content"

Matt Van Swol

A minimalist's guide to gear

Why Golden Hour in a Slot Canyon Is More Valuable Than Any Possession

Tylyn Hansen

There's plenty of gold for everyone, if you know where to find it.

How the Outdoors Helped Me Through a Hard Hitting Medical Diagnosis and Treatment

Mayson

Medicine for the Soul: The Outdoors Got Me Dreaming Again

Let's Make Conservation Sexy

Kyle Obermann

There's a gulf between science and people. Conservation is rarely portrayed in its true form. As explorers, we have the responsibility to creatively bridge this gulf and show not just the outdoors, but conservation, in its true state: sexy AF.

These Are The Nights I Live For

Trey Walker

Stars, an abandoned barn, and bug bites. Lots of bug bites.

Watch Patagonia's Ad On Public Lands, Then Call Secretary Zinke

Outbound

Secretary of the Interior Zinke once said “our greatest treasures are public lands.” Let's hold him to it!

How to Balance New Adventures with Old Favorites

Andrew Todd

Both play important roles in a life lived outdoors.

Finding Confidence in the Outdoors

Laura Boyer

"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." - Eleanor Roosevelt.

5 Ways to Instill a Love of Nature in Your Kids

Brynn Schmidt

Teach your kids to love nature and wildlife at an early age and they will carry that passion into their teenage years and beyond. Here are some ways we did this with our boys.

Why Backpacking in the High Uintas Wilderness Was WAY Better Than Netflix

Ty Pamiloza

I could be at home, watching some dumb show on Netflix and just being lazy on that Saturday morning, but that's not really me.

Been Away From Nature For Too Long? Here's How to Make a Comeback.

Andrew Todd

A story of returning to the outdoors.

Why Every Traveler Needs a Crew

How Far From Home

Traveling with like-minded people just makes the experience better.

An Unapologetic Defense of Listening to Music on the Trail

James Hueser

Holy crap. Hiking is so boring. I'd never finish a hike solo if I wasn't listening to something on the way up.

Define Yourself by What You Love, Not What You Do for Work

Matt Van Swol

Shattering the Employment Myth: “Who Are You?” – An Adventurer

24 Perfect Hours in Boulder, Colorado

Nate Luebbe

The famous gem of Colorado's front range. 12 square miles surrounded by reality.

Everything I Know About Life A Tree Taught Me

Edward Dalton

Forest Kings

Using Photography for Good: Contribute to BC Wildfires 2017

John Entwistle

I will be donating 50% of all website sales from www.entwistlephoto.com to the Canadian Red Cross to support those affected by the 2017 BC Wildfire season.

Why the New American Dream Is Nomadic

Emily Pennington

The tired, huddled masses of the next generation are waking up to realize that flexibility and movement are the keys to unlock joy.

It's Crucial to Leave No Trace during Solar Eclipse Travel

Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics

24 Perfect Hours in Denver

Nate Luebbe

The Mile High City is brimming with incredible restaurants, craft breweries and unbeatable scenery in all directions.

5 Books Every Adventurer Should Read

Haley Baker

It may be because I'm a librarian, but I am always seeking out the best adventure books to keep me satisfied while I'm waiting for the weekend.

The City Skyline Challenge, hosted by Outward Bound California

Amelia Vigil

Calling all thrill seekers, brave climbers, and stunt lovers! Rappel from the 46th floor of the Hilton San Francisco Union Square to raise scholarship funds for local youth, young adults, and veterans.

Embrace the Mud

Abby Shepard

Mud will eventually wash off, but experience won't.

Wild Child: The Need for Wilderness

Laura Boyer

“Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.” - Ed Abbey, Desert Solitaire