The Birth of a Global Climbing Community

From the limestone cliffs of Vietnam to the basalt columns of Ecuador, climbing can be practiced all around the world. In nearly every place where magnificent rock is found, people have tried to get to the top of it. But the similarities end there. The trajectory of climbing’s growth has a distinct story in every corner of the globe. In some places, locals have become climbers and, either through mentorship and gear from outsiders or their own grit and ingenuity, they have taken hold of their climbing

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The Annular Solar Eclipse is Weeks Away - Here’s What You Need to Know to Visit Respectfully

The Annular Solar Eclipse is on October 14th, 2023 - and the path is going through San Juan County. Bears Ears National Monument and the surrounding region is expected to experience a massive influx of visitors - an estimated 10-20,000 people - during the days leading up to and after the eclipse. 

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Then & Now: Celebrating 10 Years of Latino Outdoors

We are proud to join our friends and longtime partners, Latino Outdoors (LO), in celebrating their 10-year anniversary(Opens in a new window)! This year, the LO team launched their "Then & Now" series

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A Tour of the Midwest's Subtly Stunning National Forests

Though unfairly written off as flyover country, the American Midwest, in actuality, encompasses gorgeous landscapes, nationally significant wildlands, and stellar outdoor recreation opportunities. Some of the finest examples of all three can be found in Midwestern national forests, which number better than a dozen. Here’s a bopping-around survey of the Midwest’s national forestlands, which range from the boreal backcountry of northern Minnesota to Ozark gulches and Great

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International Dog Day with Kaia and Nicol: Tips for backpacking with your pup

I was scrolling through a local hiker’s blog, invested in the various places they’d been and the incredible adventures they’d been on, as one does on a Monday night after a long day of work. I stumbled upon Mount Assiniboine National Park in this way. The pointy mountain, the pristine lakes, it was all so perfect. The only problem? It was going to be a long walk, since I couldn’t take the helicopter with my dog!

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11 of the Best Adventure Books Ever Written

The realm of outdoor writing is filled with tales of grandiose adventure: first ascents, first descents, the works. Yet arguably just as awe-inspiring are the subtler explorations of nature and self and their intricate overlaps. In short, adventure is subjective: One person’s death-defying glory is another’s snore-fest, and the backyard stream bottom can be as much an arena of discovery as a Himalayan massif or deep-sea trench.

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Crossing Tasmania

Inspired by his 2021 project, "Crossing Iceland," Osprey Athlete Payson McElveen(Opens in a new window) developed a cycling route that stretches from the remote northwestern coast of Tasmania, through the wild rainforests of Tarkine National Park and to the Bay of Fires, 360 miles away on the northeastern coast.

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Bolstered by Community

You look so strong! What can I get you? Red vines? A brownie? Water or electrolyte drink?”

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Tips & Tools for Backpacking Safety

In case you needed a reminder, venturing into the backcountry comes with some inherent risks. From extreme heat to sudden thunderstorms, we’ve all seen enough episodes of Alone or I Shouldn’t Be Alive to know that Mother Nature isn’t exactly someone you want to exhibit hubris or naivety with.

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An Insider’s Guide to Italy’s Cinque Terre

Chances are you’ve seen the photos of these stunning cliffside villages—or at least seen the Disney-Pixar flick Luca on which they’re based. But the truth is, neither photos nor animation can ever do Italy’s Cinque Terre justice. This place is beyond capture or compare. It’s a bucket-list destination for the ages. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, a national treasure, an adventure traveler's paradise where cliff-jumping, sea kayaking, and rugged hiking meet old-world pleasures of wine, seafood, and 400-year

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10 Colleges with Clubs for Outdoor Enthusiasts

If you love to ski, hike, bike, paddle, and climb—or if you want to find out whether or not you love to ski, hike, bike, paddle, and climb—college and university clubs provide supportive spaces to explore your interests. Along with making new friends and adventure partners, outdoor clubs come with loads of other perks including access to gear rentals and recreation center club hours, outdoor outings to outdoor areas and invaluable education and knowledge about the sport, gear and yourself.

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How (and Where) to Have an Overnight SUP Camping Excursion

Stand-up paddleboarding—or, SUPing—might be the poster child for Hallmark family beach vacations everywhere. (Aka, wholesome and nice, but not altogether thrilling.) But the truth is: this sport can be seriously adventuresome.

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