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03.14.22
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6 Ways to Keep Your Outdoor Gear Out of Retirement

From washing tips to weather protectors, these six tricks keep your outdoor equipment in working condition. Buying outdoor equipment can be expensive. Once you’ve spent the time and money getting the gear you need, why not do what you can... READ MORE
01.28.22
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5 Luxury Backpacking Items I Always Bring On Outdoor Trips

Packing for outdoor trips can easily turn into a difficult game of weight—what items you should keep and leave. These five items are the splurge items we think you should consider packing. Have you ever headed into the backcountry, whether... READ MORE
01.04.22
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2022’s Best of the Best for Outdoor Enthusiasts

A round-up of adventures, gear, books and podcasts we’re stoked about this new year that will get you excited for your next outdoor adventure. Welcome to 2022! I’m glad we’re all here. As we plod deeper into the cold season... READ MORE
11.24.21
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10 Gift Ideas for the Beginner Backpacker

From headlamps to hammocks, we’ve got the perfect gift list to get your beginner backpacker out on the trail this holiday season. It can be hard to figure out what gifts make sense to buy for a beginner backpacker, and... READ MORE
08.23.21
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New or Used? Your Guide to Buying Outdoor Gear

Not everything you need for the outdoors has to be bought brand new. This outdoor gear guide will help you answer the question—”buy new or used?”  With the massive growth in outdoor recreation, many of us are getting excited... READ MORE
04.08.21
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30+ Outdoor Apps, Groups, Classes and Resources Every Outdoorist Should Utilize

No matter how you choose to recreate, these outdoor apps, classes and resources will give you the skills, confidence and knowledge to go boldly and responsibly outdoors.  I don’t know about you, but while we’ve collectively held our breaths... READ MORE
02.16.21
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When Is It Time to Upgrade My Climbing Gear?

 Take a look into your gear closet. What do you see? Your favorite pair of climbing shoes with a little hole in one of the toes. That old rope that has been fine so far even though you’ve taken... READ MORE
01.05.21
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2021’s Best of the Best for Outdoor Enthusiasts

As a leadership school, we know that in times of uncertainty, the leaders that shine are the ones who are obsessed with learning. We lean into failure and push each other to stretch past our comfort zones. Why? Because we... READ MORE
12.15.20
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5 Last-Minute Gifts for the Outdoor Adventurer

With the holidays coming up it can be hard to know what to get the outdoor adventurer in your life because what they thrive on is experiences. Explore these five last-minute gifts they won’t only love, but will keep them... READ MORE
09.19.19
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Advice on the Gear You Don’t Need in Your Pack

Packing for a backpacking trip is a delicate task of balancing comfort and weight and often leads to numerous questions about what you actually need. Most people will become experts at this craft through years of adventures in the wilderness. I’ve... READ MORE

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