Alison Hudson, Author at The Clymb

7 of the Best Climbing Gyms...

If you live somewhere with less vertical topography, rock climbing might seem like a pipe dream. But, the growing popularity of indoor rock Read More...

7 Ways to Get Out Everyday

How often do you actually get outside? In the winter, it's easy to skip a few days and blame it on the cold, the bad snow conditions, or Read More...

Primitive Skills

When you mention primitive skills, people usually think of the Discovery Channel's Survivorman or wilderness therapy, which uses the Read More...

Hiking Boots vs. Trail Runners vs....

The wrong footwear can lead to debilitating blisters and painful black toenails, while the right shoes (or boots) can help the miles pass Read More...

What’s Your Recreation Style?

Everyone has a different outdoor style, a different way of getting out and enjoying the backcountry. Your style can say a lot about you, Read More...

Using Backyard Critters (Humanely) for your...

Do you find yourself staring out your window on rainy days, sighing, and wishing for better weather conditions? It’s easy to feel the Read More...

Lightweight Trail Entertainment

In a perfect world there would be no reason to play games in the backcountry. Rain storms wouldn't roll through, scattering people to Read More...

Understanding Avalanche Safety and Airbags

If you spend any portion of the winter in the backcountry, you’ve probably heard of avalanche airbags (ABS or Air Bag System). These Read More...

Getting Into Ultralight Backpacking? Six Questions...

Ultralight backpacking is gaining in popularity and the availability of specialty gear makes it easier than ever to commit to lightweight Read More...

Where are Women in Outdoor Films?...

Every year the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour inches its way across the United States and the rest of the world. There are Read More...

Why Maps and Compasses Still Matter

As they continues to grow in popularity and shrink in cost, it seems that more people are overlooking the limitations of consumer-grade GPS Read More...