Late July 2021.
“Be honest. What are the chances that we actually finish this thing?” I ask into the dark. It’s around our bedtime — 8:30 or 9 — and we’re both huddled tightly into our...
While camping offers a break from our regular responsibilities, it comes with its own set of rules and regulations. It can be complicated to figure out where and how to camp. I’m here to break down the...
The Green River begins its 730-mile gravity-driven flow on the snowy slopes of the Wind River Range before meandering through Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah, where it joins the Colorado River inside Canyonlands...
Alright, brace yourself for an unpopular opinion, I used to hate the desert. Every year back in high school, spring break would roll around and my parents would decide — with the help of my sisters but...
All I can hear is the sound of my breathing in sync with the crunch of metal on snow. I slowly make my way up the slope, each step firm enough to ensure that the snowshoe has caught hold of the crust....
The concept of “microadventures” was popularized by the adventurer Alastair Humphreys to encourage the notion that adventure is possible for everyone, regardless of time, money, age or location. Microadventures...
When we are making decisions in the outdoors, there’s often a pivotal moment when our safety hangs in the balance. We’ll weigh risk and reward to decide whether to drop into a chute, hike through a...
If you are an adventurer who escapes into the backcountry for recreation, you have probably heard someone say that body heat can be crucial for survival. You may have heard it from an experienced mountain...
When the highly anticipated snowfall begins, everyone’s attention turn to winter sports like skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling. Many seem to be so distracted by snow activities that most parks are...