Six Classic Washington Fire Lookout Huts
The vast, rugged landscape of Washington state is home to a multitude of secrets, hidden on spectacular high trails above the trees, and
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Stories by Michael Restivo
Colorado Scrambling Sites to Check Out...
Colorado is known for its jagged landscape and thousands of peaks, but not all of them require technical climbing skills. Scrambling is the
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Unbound: An Interview With Steph Jagger...
Raise Restraining Device. It was a sign that skier Steph Jagger had seen thousands of times before, and while it was only an instruction
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Colorado’s Lost Ski Areas: A Backcountry Paradise
Colorado is renowned for its rich ski history and legendary mountains, which have established the state as one of the world’s most
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Bears Ears: The Outdoor Industry and...
On February 7th, 2017, Patagonia, one of the world’s most revered outdoor apparel brands, sent shockwaves across the outdoor industry,
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Afghanistan’s Climbing Girls Spark a Revolution:...
In the annals of great climbing stories, Afghanistan isn’t the first place that comes to mind. But amid the Panjshir Valley in the
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How to Get Back Outside After...
On June 27th, 2016, I severely fractured my tibia, fibula, and ankle after an approximate 20-foot climbing fall. It was the worst injury in
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5 Outdoor Adventure Films to Watch...
Shoulder season is the time when top outdoor adventure film studios thrill audiences with top athletes, far-flung locations, and dazzling
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Boulder’s Best After Work Hikes
It’s 5:00 PM in Boulder, Colorado. The Flatirons split the late-afternoon sunlight, covering the city in a hazy hue. As thousands exit
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The Battle For Bears Ears: Preserving...
115-miles south of Moab is a land revered by generations of climbers, hikers, and adventurers. It’s a land known as the Bears Ears, a
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The World’s Great Unclimbed Alpine Projects
Of the world’s great ranges, there are hundreds upon thousands of peaks that remain unclimbed and areas that remain unexplored. Some are
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Utah Desert Climbing: A Brief History...
For over 50-years, the desert of Southeastern Utah has been the site of some of the world’s most electrifying ascents. But the climbing
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This Way To Everest Base Camp:...
A trek across the Khumbu is more than following in the footsteps of adventurers and mountaineers. It’s a full immersion into Himalayan
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Empowering Outdoor Families: Interview with Outdoor...
In today's ultra-technological society, it's become challenging to raise families who feel connected to the outdoors. In response,
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The Ice Warriors: Poland’s Golden Alpine Generation
There are few stories in the history of mountaineering that are as under-recounted as the story of a generation of Polish mountaineers.
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Alpine Fitness and Mentorship: Interview With...
As an alpinist, Oregon-born Steve House has achieved a number of stunning ascents across the world. In 2004, he marked the second ascent of
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