Training to Get Outdoors
backpacking

Training to Get Outdoors

By: David Ball Training to get outdoors can seem like a bit of a guessing game. Whether you’re wanting to hike Angels Landing in Zion National Park with your kids, looking to go on your first m...
Camping on a Budget
adventure

Camping on a Budget

By: Mikayla Koltzow Camping can be a very affordable activity, and that’s one of the biggest draws to it! Camping brings you that special experience of staying somewhere away from home and everyda...
The NEW Oasis 18L Hydration Pack
18L

The NEW Oasis 18L Hydration Pack

By: Desiree Hester The new Oasis 18L Hydration Pack is out and I am loving it. I’ve been reaching for this pack more and more as I head out for activities ranging from hikes in the mountains to da...
Solo Camping Trips
Backpacking / Hiking

Solo Camping Trips

By: David Ball Anything in life worth doing, is still worth doing alone. That’s something I’ve always tried to live my life by. Have you really never experienced the pure joy of going to a movie b...
What Getting Outdoors Does for Me
Featured

What Getting Outdoors Does for Me

By: Kalli Hawkins I take a long, deep breath. I try to soak up every ounce of the moment. But one deep breath isn’t enough. I take two more. It's still not enough. I wish my lungs had no limit. I ...
How to choose a Backpack for the Right Fit
backpack

How to choose a Backpack for the Right Fit

By: Melanie Gagon When I was a beginner hiker I felt overwhelmed with all of the different outdoor products on the market. There are hundreds of hiking backpacks to choose from so choosing the rig...
Explore the Magic of Ouray Colorado

Explore the Magic of Ouray Colorado

By: Meg Atteberry Nestled in what many call “the Switzerland of America” the quiet town of Ouray, Colorado offers up stunning scenery and lots of outdoor activities. A far cry from the luxury-ori...
What to do if you get Injured on a Hike

What to do if you get Injured on a Hike

By: Kalli Hawkins Accidents are bound to happen when recreating in the outdoors. Nevertheless, you don't have to be a medical expert to assess and treat minor injuries in the backcountry. Here are...
Hiking to Half Dome
2 day trip

Hiking to Half Dome

By: Travis Mewhirter It’s when your legs feel more like lead, but your body begins dumping adrenaline—enough to make your arms tingle and palms sweat a bit—that you know you’re close. And my wif...