Chasing Arches
Written By Becky Sokoloski I have a strong tendency to hike on trails that lead to a particular object or an extraordinary view. I rarely hike places that meander through […]
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Volcan Mountain Views
Written by Dasha Dennis It was a Thursday afternoon, and I love hiking on the weekdays. You can be almost certain, that you won’t encounter too many others, and […]
Cirque of the Towers, Wyoming
Words and Photos by Nathan Bauman The Winds are indeed a magical place filled with wondrous views, enormous peaks, and absolutely gorgeous valleys. Along with Knapsack Col, the Cirque of […]
Rome is Burning
Written By Scott Guinn Yosemite National Park is the Mecca of modern rock climbing. It continues to be the ultimate stage for some of the world’s hardest climbs, including most […]
Meeting Rico “Primetime” Suavesito
Written by Becky Sokoloski When people on a trail or at a campsite ask me where I’m coming from, I say, “Massachusetts… and California.” In the time most people stop […]
Moving Forward Together
By Greg Mulder Around 4:30 p.m., on the John Muir Trail near the town of Mammoth Lakes, California, the sky opened up. Lightning exposed the forest understory, shadowed by a […]
Man, Woman, Mountain.
By Emily Pennington @BrazenBackpacker “The surest way to mend a broken heart is through a forest wilderness.” -John Muir On really confusing evenings of self, I like to drink beer […]
If Only I Had Used Bivy App…
By Lee Scott On my way home to Iowa for the holidays this year, I decided to stop in Arches National Park, Utah for a day and check it out. […]
Save Money, Stay Warm and Dry
You know you can go almost anywhere with a good puffy and lightweight rain jacket. That is enough protection from the element to get you out of a bind or […]
Adventure: Nurture vs. Nature
When I was a kid I used to hear people describe themselves as outgoing. In our day and age that is often associated with a person’s willingness to speak up […]
Bikepacking the Badlands
By Amy Jurries The Gearcaster I have always wanted to bikepack through the badlands of North Dakota, with its snaking rivers and rolling prairie punctuated by multi-colored buttes and canyons. […]
Jordan Gluch and Lobo
Sometimes you need a little motivation to get out and see new places. Often we find ourselves hiking the same trails, climbing the same routes, or just get stuck in […]