Whenever someone asks me to sum up the Blue Ridge Mountains, I always think back to when my parents visited me during my stint in the Colorado Rockies. My mom had never been out west and I remember driving over...
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Big Bend National Park in Texas is one of the least visited parks in the United States. How can that be? This can be difficult to comprehend for those who have spent time in the area. Whether you’re searching for...
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I recently arrived at the Outward Bound basecamp in Big Bend, Texas to embark on a staff expedition. Right from the start, the sun was gleaming. Our crew looked in awe of the mountains that towered around us—the Chisos range...
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When I arrived at Outward Bound during the winter in chilly Minnesota, our Instructors greeted us in Hawaiian shirts. The temperature had risen to the high 20s Fahrenheit—which was, for them, a heat wave. I was there for a dog...
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Outward Bound is an opportunity to change your life. Set in some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the world, our expeditions are for those who seek something big, different and perhaps unexplainable. Saying yes to this experience will...
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What are we actually doing out here? Sometimes I get this question on an expedition as we’re shuffling in a seemingly endless slog up a steep mountainside. Sometimes it comes with a breath of realization and awe after a day...
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Life in the backcountry can be unpredictable at times. It’s best to prepare for anything that mother nature can throw your way. If you’re going on an outdoor adventure, you may be wondering what gear to bring. We’ve spoken to...
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If you’ve had some burning questions about the world of outdoor recreation, but have been too nervous to ask, you’ve come to the right place! The outdoors can be an intimidating place. If you’ve had some burning questions about the...
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Passing through Idaho, it’s not uncommon to be in awe of the harsh beauty and wild existence of what’s flashing by your window. By the time you’re outside and are greeted with the smell of sagebrush, towering canyon walls and...
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Last September, I hiked a section of the Colorado Trail from Durango to Copper Mountain. A few nights into the first week, I ended up camping with a woman from Birmingham named Martha, and her dog, Angel. Martha and Angel...
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