For the rest of your life. This was one of the earliest Therm-a-Rest slogans featured on print ads. There are no guarantees that any small business will make it, let alone for 50 years. And while that slogan primarily called…
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A Six Year Dream The moment I first saw it six years ago, I was captivated by Mount Huntington. I was on an assignment in Alaska, and while flying around the Alaska Range, I took a photo of its unmistakable…
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With its dizzying whirlpools, roller coaster wave trains, and sweet lines, it’s no wonder the crocodile and hippopotamus infested waters of the mighty Zambezi River are a bucket list item for those in pursuit of whitewater rafting thrills. Beginning at…
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There have always been mountains in my life. The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina were the first I laid eyes on in the small mountain town where I was born and raised. A circle of soft forested mountains greeted…
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When we buy gear that is guaranteed for longevity, it’s not only allowing our adventure fund to continue to grow, but it’s healthier for the environment as well. It’s gear we can count on for longevity and strength, designed for gnarly adventures.
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There are many emotional benefits of sleeping outside. Whether you’ve experienced a traumatic event, grapple with urban suppression, or you want to feel rejuvenated — going camping can do a world of good. Nature’s simplicity combined with any form of physical movement is a powerful recipe for soul-deep restoration.
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Kayaking Lake Powell in Winter Trip Report and Photos by Hilary Oliver My bivy sack made a sound I’d never heard before on the first morning of the trip, as I rolled over, waking up. Through my sleeping bag, I…
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In the natural world, winter presents an annual challenge. Temperatures can become unforgivingly cold, resources run scarce, daylight hours are constricted and the living breathing world settles in to survive. Yet, for us humans—even with the challenge of COVID—life goes on…
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What is the Summer Dream Team and what’s the point? Well its in the name, but I suppose that can be misleading. This is not a team of peerless athletes and artists at peak performance achieving mind-boggling objectives. Rather, this…
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Without further ado, we give you our 2019 Winter Dream Team.
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Sleeping under the stars is a rewarding experience for all, but can also be an intimidating one. Here are five myths we can debunk to help you rest easy while sleeping outside.
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Instead of a “how to,” we have some off-the-wall tips that are not so obvious within the official Te Araroa resources.
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