This summer, after several months of responsible social distancing, I took trip to McCall, Idaho for a couple days. The thought of going on one trip, which would make me feel like this was a normal summer,...
Leah Thomas’s voice comes crackling through the phone on a hot summer afternoon, “So great to speak with you! You should know that if I’m breaking up, it’s because I’m driving through the mountains...
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...
“Dear Mom, today we went to a new part of camp next to a lake. There were a lot of happy campers, I touched a cloud, and decided that I don't think I ever want to come home from camp.”
Ben White,...
The world is waking up to the rush that is rock climbing. In the metropolis of Santiago, Chile, the situation is no different. Whether it’s pulling plastic or taking trips into the neighboring...
Everybody has their list that they dream up in their minds. I personally have a lot, but one of the most important is the list of places I dream of traveling to. I go to great lengths to travel whenever...
Caroline Himbert, a third-year Ph.D. student in population health sciences at the University of Utah, has added another through-hike to her list. Three years ago, Himbert solo-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail...
Early morning, and the sun’s heat hasn’t reached the bend in the river where I stand. It’s mid-July, and the slight chill hanging over the river reassures me I have time–a few hours before the...
Roughly Route 7
Scotland is not for the faint of heart, at least not by bike. While the country is incredibly bike-friendly, the weather can be grueling and unpredictable. The terrain is varied but...
