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Three reasons why a rock climbing helmet is non-negotiable
A rock climbing helmet looks just as dorky as any other helmet. They can be just as uncomfortable and just as uncool. However, unlike a…
Hygienic Hiking – Tips to Smelling Fresh and Staying Clean On Long Hikes
Let’s face it – we all long to be one with nature, hiking amongst snow topped mountains or lush green hills that call out to…
Meet the First Woman to Cycle Around the World (in 1895)
In the 1800s most women couldn’t ride a bicycle. In fact, most of them wouldn’t. It was an age of long billowing skirts, where woman’s…
Spending a Summer in Mammoth Lakes, California
When most people think about the Mammoth Lakes in California, scenes of powdery mornings and frosty noses come to mind. However, Mammoth Lakes has a variety…
Essential Kit for the Newbie Cycle Tourer
Cycle touring is a great way to travel the world. It’s slow enough that you get the feel of a landscape and culture, but fast…
How to Carry Your Camera When Hiking
One of the best tips I ever read with regard to outdoor photography was to make sure your camera is always within reach and ready…
5 Healthy trail snacks to keep you going
Wilderness adventure can be hard, hungry work. Days spent hiking in the mountains, ripping down trails, and pulling on rocks will really wear you out.…
The Best Ways to Purify Water in the Backcountry
If there’s one thing everyone needs on a multi-day adventure into the backcountry, it’s access to clean water. Even when you think you’re in the…
Start a fire anywhere: 6 ways around wet wood
You may know how to start a fire in your wood stove at home. It’s pretty easy to get one going in the dry desert…
6 Amazing health benefits of traveling
We all know that a good night sleep, meditation, and some fresh kale is good for us. Even if you don’t incorporate them into your…