Next week we’ll mark the Thanksgiving holiday here in the U.S., which also kicks off the official start to the holiday shopping season as well. I plan on writing several gift guides to mark the occasion, but the editorial team over at Backpacker magazine have already beat me to the punch, producing an outstanding list of … Read more
More Than Just Forests –– the latest venture from our friends at More Than Just Parks –– has released its latest video and it is an amazing one. This time out they take us to the Dixie National Forest in southwest Utah, revealing the stunning landscapes that can be found there. While we’re often fixated … Read more
This video takes us inside the mind of downhill mountain bike riders by allowing us to get to know Brett Rheeder and what motivates him on his bike. It is a wonderfully shot and produced short documentary that offers insight, inspiration, and motivation, while teaching us a thing or two along the way as well. … Read more
A few weeks back I shared the story of Pete Kostelnick, an ultrarunner who was in the midst of an epic journey from Alaska to Florida on foot. At the time, Kostelnick had just entered the state of Georgia and was continuing to make his way south towards his eventual finish line in Key West. … Read more
A month or so back I told you about an all-start team of European climbers who were planning an expedition to Pakistan this winter to attempt a first ascent of K2 during that season. At the time, the group was still putting together their funding and making plans for how they would approach this epic … Read more
If you’re in need of a little escape today, look no further than this video. It takes us to the highlands of Iceland where we get some truly breathtaking views of the landscapes there. We all know that Iceland is one of the best destinations for outdoor adventure and that there is no shortage of … Read more
We all know that Alex Honnold set a new standard for climbers by free soloing El Capitan in Yosemite last year. That endeavor brought a lot of challenges, not just for Honnold, but the climbers and filmmakers who followed along with him. The question is, did those cameramen make things more dangerous for Alex? More … Read more
When Will Smith returned home to New Orleans after serving 5 years in the U.S. Army, with tours to Iraq, he found the transition a difficult one. Will was suffering from post-traumatic stress and soon found solace in alcohol and prescription medications. But he knew that he had to get his life together and find … Read more
Working in the outdoor industry in some capacity is a dream job for many people, after all you get to be outside in some amazing places and you get to do some pretty great things along the way. But breaking into a field that lets you take advantage of those perks isn’t always easy, often … Read more
Last week I attended the 2018 Winter Outdoor Retailer gear show in Denver, and while the event was smaller and quieter than most other OR shows, there was still plenty of good equipment and new products on display. In fact, my podcast partner Dave Adlard and I gave out the very first Adventure Podcast “Best … Read more
