And Then, My Buddy Disappeared Into a Cloud
Words by Eva Glasrud, Photos by Justin Smith Ridiculous things happen at Half Dome. The very first time I did this 20-ish mile hike — all uphill one way, all […]
Highball Head: Finding Bravery in the Buttermilks
By Amber McDaniel “How’s your highball head?” I had been bubbling about my excitement for our upcoming trip to Bishop to a seasoned climber buddy when he broke my excitement […]
How to Ski for the Season When You’re Broke
By Gregory Kempers As a kid who grew up in the midwest, I’d only skied for a single season for a club at school. I was pretty good at it […]
The Great Outdoors
By Michael Polletta What is it that makes it so great? I walked down the trail with my hand out to give him a high five. He reached out and […]
How To Make Lattes in the Backcountry
By Greg Kempers I love coffee shops. I also love being in the middle of nowhere. Unfortunately, coffee shops aren’t typically found above treeline, so here are a few ideas […]
5 Tips for Adventuring Out of Your Car
By Gregory Kempers Whether you’re a seasonal worker like me and want some solo hiking time on the shoulder season or are on an epic road trip, you’ll run into […]
Not Not Van Life Life
By Dillon Upp It seems like every millennial pines for the life on 4 wheels. They say freedom is the road. Jack Kerouac says, “Our battered suitcases were piled on […]
Searching for Grizzlies
Words and Photos by Michael Polletta How one man’s story lead me on a chilling four mile hike in Yellowstone’s Pelican Valley Reality sets in when you start a hike […]
Modern Miracles, Rustic Charm
By Eva Glasrud Gentle granite slopes. Deep blue mountain lakes. No roads for miles… yet a charming group of lakeside cabins. Welcome to Lower Echo Lake, an El Dorado paradise […]
Honoring Friends
Working through losing your hiking buddies and unconditional companions Words and photos by Michael Polletta – Bivy Ambassador True friends are hard to come by. People come and go, and people […]
Best Places to Kayak
Written by Rebecca Pittmore with AllTheRooms Looking for adventure? Love the water? A kayaking trip is a perfect way to combine adventure and the sea on your vacation. With […]
Bad Weather? Hike Above It.
By David Xiao I snapped awake and immediately felt the crisp, freezing cold. I have forgotten this kind of cold since I first set foot on the Pacific Crest Trail 5 months ago. […]