Orange, California

Up until Saturday this was an activity I primarily did solo, but it turns out there are a bunch of other people who think grinding up fire roads in the Angeles National Forest is a good way to spend a Saturday too. Bikes bikes bikes I’ve lived just up the street from The Cub House (@itsnotabikesh...

I got the chance to chat with Steve Gerhardt of Walk Long Beach this week. Steve’s passion for the outdoors is undeniable when you hear the way he talks about trails, hiking, and accessibility. His nonprofit is dedicated to increasing the walkability of Long Beach, and he’s one of the most knowle...

I’ve done some big hikes. Mt. Whitney, Catalina, and Mauna Kea are the biggest ones I’ve written about here, and I’ve even done some big hikes that I haven’t written about (Sand Gorgonio, San Jacinto, and down-and-up the Grand Canyon). With this kind of history and success can come an eery degr...

It’s all I can do to keep my mind off my burning legs on the grueling climb out of Avalon to the East Summit—consider the bison. An underwhelming sequel to David Foster Wallace’s literary masterpiece. Sweat drips into my eyes. Do bison eat anything other than grass? Quads are surely becoming acid...

Oceanside, California is only a short 38 mile drive from downtown San Diego, and will keep you moving and grooving no matter the activity. There is plenty to choose from including surfing, harbor activities, boating and fishing, extensive bike and walking trails, and the legendary Goat Hill Park...

The sheer diversity of activities in Oceanside has helped it become a laboratory of outdoor adventure and active lifestyle startups, with everything from Linksoul (born on the 18 holes of Goat Hill) to Suja Juice to Hobie to Botanik. Here our some of favorite products for an essential Oceanside t...