The Pacific Northwest, or simply “the PNW,” is world-renowned for a number of reasons. There’s the stunning diverse natural beauty, the coffee and craft-beer cultures, and yes, the rainy climate. It’s also a hub for every type of outdoor recreation imaginable. There happen to be…
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One of the most appealing things about stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) is its simplicity. All you need is a calm body of water and a bit of free time and you’re freely exploring The Great Outdoors from a front-row seat on your board. While SUP…
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Nothing puts a damper on a camping trip faster than waking up in the middle of the night to the sound of a wild animal ransacking your campsite for food. This may sound like a scene straight out of a horror movie, but it’s not…
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Breakfast is arguably the most important meal of the day, and that’s especially true when you’re camping, hiking or doing any other sort of adventuring. It quite literally fuels your day. While breakfast is important, simplicity is a top priority when you’re camping or otherwise…
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Camping and chili go together like peanut butter and jelly or spaghetti and meatballs. Or, more appropriately, graham crackers and roasted marshmallows. Chili around a campfire is a warm, comforting and hearty match made in heaven. Campfire chili is a wonderful way to feed a…
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Everyone knows food simply tastes better in the backcountry. That’s just science. However, you don’t have to resign yourself to eating tasteless or flat-out cheap freeze dried backpacking meals. On the contrary, backpacking meals have come a very, very long way in a relatively short…
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Distance running (and hiking and cycling, for that matter) comes with its fair share of obstacles, both mental and physical. There’s the fatigue, cramps, dehydration, finding the right gear — the list goes on and on. Perhaps the most frustrating of them all, though, is…
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If you’re even a casual trail runner, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered less-than-optimal lighting conditions. Whether you’re a pre-dawn or post-sunset runner, or you simply want to get the most out of when and where you run, having one of the best headlamps for…
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Although they’re often referred to as “ski goggles,” snow goggles can (and should!) be used for all winter sports. Skiing and snowboarding, in particular, come with some inherent risks and require that you take steps to protect yourself. One simple but incredibly important way to…
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If you’re shopping for a trail runner this year, you may be stumped about what to buy him or her. It’s probably pretty easy to wonder how much gear a person really needs to do something as straightforward as going for a run. It’s not…
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