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Unsupported: An FKT Journey Across Washington State
505 miles + 30 approach miles—that is how long the Washington PCT is southbound. In mid-August I attempted to set th...
When the Mountains Call
What is it we covet in the mountains? What's out there that calls us so deeply? Where is your sacred space outside? D...
A Beginner's Guide to Outdoor Rock Climbing - 5 Tips and Essential Gear
Rock climbing is an exhilarating activity that challenges both the body and mind, allowing you to immerse yourself i...
My Next Thru Hike
When my husband Brew and I were about to get married (looking at the calendar…) 15 years ago, we had some premarital ...
Breaking Free from the Mass Market Mentality: How Cottage Brands Empower Consumers and Create Positive Change
A cottage brand is a small, independently owned business that produces high-quality products in small quantities. Cot...
Miles and Memories: 4 Lessons Learned During Back-to-Back Cross-Country Road Trips
In April 2022, my partner and I set out for the first of two cross-country road trips we would make last year. 27 sta...
Preparing to Ride the Divide: Why I’m Attempting a 2,700-Mile Bike Route
One of my earliest memories is riding a bike. My dad and our neighbor were pushing me back and forth between them, he...
Springing into Summer: Prepping for Summer Miles the Smart Way
By April I’m chomping at the bit to get outside on longer hikes. Winter has been going on for far too long, the incre...
Camp Chores: Spring Cleaning Edition
We know it’s nostalgic to catch a whiff of all of last season’s adventures when you crack the door to your gear close...
Beyond a Bargain: The True Cost of Fast Fashion
Fast fashion is characterized by the rapid production of cheap, trendy clothing in response to popular styles and tre...
Tramily Matters
Thru-hiking is a very intense personal experience. Most people who tag the starting terminus of their long trail wil...
4 Tips for Finding Adventure in Your Own Backyard
In a perfect world I’d be able to string together ambitious adventures in far-flung places year-round. However, in ad...
