There once was a time when firewatch towers were the first line of defense against massive forest fires breaking out in remote regions. Today, these towers—and the men and women who staffed them—have become all-but obsolete. In fact, just 60 of the towers now remain across the U.S., with technology being used to eliminate more … Read more
Mt. Rainier is one of the most famous climbs in the entire U.S., if not the world. It is a proving ground for mountaineers looking to cut their teeth on a challenging route and get some real experience under their belts, often before going off to take on other major peaks. For those who have … Read more
This video comes our way courtesy of REI and it is an insightful, funny, and fun journey to the summit of Mt. Rainier with a woman named Sarah. Climbing a challenging peak like Rainier seemed like an unlikely goal for her, as she is more at home in an urban environment. But getting outside, and … Read more
This beautiful short film is one not to be missed. It combines adventure, passion, familial ties, and a love for the outdoors into one amazing story. The documentary takes us out on the water with a family who are determined to complete a legendary journey started back in 1974, canoeing from Washington state to Alaska. … Read more
Not all of us were born and raised in the outdoors. Some of us discover it later in life, but still manage to fall in love with the possibilities that nature and outdoor adventure have to offer. Such is the case for Yesenia Castro, who didn’t grow up in a family that thought about climbing … Read more
This video is best viewed using a browser that supports 360º video or on a mobile device. It takes us to the Little White Salmon River in Washington where we going Rafa Ortiz and Rush Sturges as they paddle some great rapids and plunge over waterfalls. All of the action is captured with cameras that … Read more
A fire lookout tower on top of a mountain in the state of Washington isn’t usually the place where you’d expect a wedding to be held. But that is exactly where Devin and Brendan Cleary exchanged their vows. In this video, you’ll join the couple on their special day, which looks like it was an amazing … Read more
This beautiful short film takes us on a quest with skier Drew Petersen, who set out to ski the highest peaks in all 11 of the states that make up the Western U.S. They include Nevada, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho, Utah, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, and Montana. In order to achieve his goal, Drew … Read more
Bellingham, Washington is a city that has a lot to offer in terms of outdoor adventure, much of which you’ll see in this video, which was captured using a drone to stunning effect. The clip starts a bit slow, and you’ll probably wonder why it is worth sharing, but as it goes along the landscapes … Read more
Standing 14, 411 feet (4392 meters) in height, Mt. Rainier isn’t the tallest peak in the U.S., and yet it still casts a very long shadow over the mountaineering community here. It is perhaps the most iconic mountain in the lower 48, and it remains a proving ground for climbers everywhere. In this video, we … Read more