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Lander, Wyoming
Road Tripping through the Northwest to the International Climbers' Festival
The International Climbers' Festival has been going on every year in Lander, Wyoming for the last 25 years. I’ve been wanting to do a road trip through the Northwest all year. It worked out perfectly that The Gluten Free Bar needed somebody at the festival to serve up breakfast on the last mornin...Read more -
Redwood, California
Beautiful Footage Of Redwood National Park
The guys and gals at More Than Just Parks have done another fantastic job at capturing the beauty of one of America's beloved National Parks. This short film takes the viewer from sunset on the rugged California coastline to timelapses of the dense, ancient forest of redwood. Even the aptly named...Read more -
California
8 Incredible Snowshoeing Adventures in the Sierra
With the seemingly endless dumping of snow in California this winter, it’s pretty tough to hike in your regular old boots. That’s where snowshoes come in. What better place to trek through the snow than California’s Sierra Mountains? From Lake Tahoe to Yosemite National Park, all the way down to...Read more -
United States
Patagonia's Film "Artifishal" Shares the Hard Truth about Fish Hatcheries
Artifishal is a film about people, rivers, and the fight for the future of wild fish and the environment that supports them. It explores wild salmon’s slide toward extinction, threats posed by fish hatcheries and fish farms, and our continued loss of faith in nature. The film is currently on tour...Read more -
California
California's Camping and Surfing Gem, San Clemente
It's Thursday evening, I just found an open chair by the fire, cracked open a beer, and eagerly started reminiscing with close friends about the past several days camping at San Clemente. Days packed with some of the best surf, weather, and community. It is definitely Summer. Growing up in Ranch...Read more -
Colorado
Fire Season in Colorado: What You Need to Know and What You Can Do to Help
As of Tuesday July 10, 2018, there are 14 fires burning over 191,000 acres in Colorado. Over half of that is from a single, human-caused fire. At least one other fire was caused by humans (with 6 more having unknown or under-investigation statuses). There have been at least 130 homes/structures d...Read more -
Marin County, California
4 Paddling Adventures in Marin County
California's Marin County is edged in by water on three sides, from the wild coastline of Point Reyes National Seashore to the protected waters of the San Pablo Bay. Just minutes from San Francisco, Marin County is the perfect destination for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. So grab your...Read more -
Telluride, Colorado
4 Reasons Why I’ll Never Miss Telluride Bluegrass Festival
With options such as Coachella and Hang Out Fest, you may wonder why I opt for Telluride Bluegrass Festival. The festival doesn’t feature Top 40 headliners, and isn’t located on a beach, but is still one of the best music festivals and one I will never miss. It’s not just one particular aspect of...Read more -
Redwood, California
Walking with Sentinels in Redwood National Park
Forests have always fascinated my partner and I. They contain trees, which are truly marvelous things. They give us oxygen, provide homes for wild life, and cool us down when we hike through them. Heck, they are responsible for some of the most incredible ecosystems and climate regions on the pla...Read more -
California
Celebrate California's first "Surfing Day" on September 20th
From Fort Point under the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to the virtually unparalleled Rincon Point in Ventura, from "Leo Carillo to La Joya and up to Pismo", the thousand surf spots of the California Coast are as much a part of its culture as the redwoods and Hollywood. And now thanks to Governor Jer...Read more -
Moab, Utah
How to Buy a Mountain Bike
It is desert season. Which means MTB in the desert season. Get the gear.Read more -
San Juan Mountains, Colorado
The Uphill Climb: How Project16x is Catapulting Women in the Outdoor Industry
We’ve decided to climb up the San Juan Range’s Sheep Mountain. After all, the summit is seemingly a stone’s throw away from our hut. There is no clear path so everyone - artists, writers, brand reps, climbers, bikers, runners, entrepreneurs, east and west coasters alike - scatters across the base...Read more -
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Utah
Flaming Gorge: A Rugged and Remote Destination on the Utah-Wyoming Border
Video Link May 28, 2018 By: Edward Arthur Dalton & The Dream Chasing Family We had something like 15 different plans leading up to Memorial Day weekend, but ended up in Flaming Gorge after all, a place completely new to us! It’s hard to believe such awesome places are so close to home for u...Read more -
Los Angeles, California
The 7 Best Spring Hikes In Los Angeles
Everyone needs an occasional break from the rat race and traffic that comes with living in Los Angeles and we have just the escape you need. Celebrate the coming of spring with these short but rewarding hikes, all within an hour of downtown. From exploring hidden caves on the beach, to strolling ...Read more -
Putah Creek, California
Black Diamond Men's Momentum Climbing Shoes Review
Meet Braden. Climber, barista, beer enthusiast and all around good dude. Since it's very hard to take photos of myself climbing in the Black Diamond Men's Momentum Shoes, I had Braden put them on and give them a go for a while. The first thing we noticed, the sizes run small. I wear a 10 in regu...Read more -
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
A Grand Record Broken?
From North Carolina, Stephan Mulherin moved to Jackson Hole, Wyoming in pursuit of achieving the fastest known time ("FKT") on the Grand. A new film, Teton Dreams, from Ryan Sheets, Eric Seymour, and Justin Dersham, tells Stephan's story.Read more