Quick Tips for Lightweight Winter Backpacking
Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you should be carrying an absurd amount of weight when you go backpacking. But choosing what to
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Stories by Diana Bocco
Food Storage and Handling for Backpackers...
Safely storing and handling food when you’re outdoors is key to keeping everybody safe. Not only are proper food handling techniques
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Navigating at Night – No GPS,...
In an ideal situation, you should always have at least a compass with you when you head into the big outdoors. “If you really have no
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Keeping Your Feet Warm and Dry...
When you’re out and exposed to the elements, keeping your feet warm and dry can have a huge impact on how well you maintain your
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How Cancer Survivor Edie Sundby Walked...
Day 9 - Mission Purisima Vieja Ruins Edie Sundby is the only living person who has walked the 1600-mile Mission Trail. This would be an
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Interview With Blind Rock Climber Shawn...
Shawn Sturges didn’t discover his passion for climbing until after he lost his vision. Since then, Sturges has participated in several
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An Interview with Adventure Tour Guide...
Professional tour guide David Blank has traveled all over the world on adventures -- from guiding tourists in Panama (where he met his
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Interview with Paralympian Cyclist Ryan Boyle
When Ryan Boyle suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2003 at the age of 9, doctors had doubts he would even wake up from his coma. But
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Vegetarians on the Trail: Eating Meat-Free...
You don’t have to be a meat eater to get proper nutrition while outdoors. Whether you’re backpacking, hiking or camping, picking the
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Taking...
Thinking of bringing Fido along on your next camping adventure? We asked three experts to share their Do’s and Don’ts to make the
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Interview with Erin Beck on How...
Erin Beck and her husband recently returned from a 15-month backpacking trip over five continents. Before embarking on the adventure of a
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Conquering the Great Divide Mountain Bike...
Carrie and John Morgridge are not your ordinary mountain bike trail riders—and their 2,800-mile bicycling expedition to conquer the Great
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How to Conquer a Solo Hike
There are many reasons to do a solo hike. Some people choose to hike alone because they crave the silence and being away from the
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10 Questions with Base Jumper and...
Italian-born Roberta Mancino might be better know for her skydiving stunts, but she's also an experienced base jumper. And while she
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An Interview with Derek Fitzgerald: Ironman...
After overcoming Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, heart failure, and a heart transplant, Derek decided to enter the world of endurance sports.
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An Interview With Mountaineer Sequoia Di...
Sequoia Di Angelo didn't really discover her love for mountains until after losing her father and brother (Marty and Denali Schmidt) in a
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