Kentucky’s Elusive Ice Climbing Is the Subject of a New Film Graham Averill|February 21, 2020 A documentary with screenings this month reveals a local zeal for sending frozen pillars of ice when conditions are prime.
The American Birkebeiner: A Legacy of Skinny Skis, Stamina and Spandex Mackenzie Havey|February 21, 2020 The largest cross-country ski marathon in North America attracts skiers from around the globe to Wisconsin each February to put on a colorful display of endurance and camaraderie.
These Couples Got Married on Skis Atop a Mountain Devon O’Neil|February 21, 2020 We crashed a mass wedding service atop Colorado’s Loveland Ski Area. Here is what we found.
At Home on the Appalachian Trail Jonathan Olivier|February 13, 2020 Janet Hensley grew up a stone’s throw from the AT. Since then, she’s devoted her life to helping people hike it.
What We Know About Running’s Impact on Mental Health Amanda Loudin|February 13, 2020 A growing body of research suggests running may benefit your mental health.
Big Bend National Park Hiking Guide REI Staff|February 12, 2020 Check out our favorite hikes in Big Bend National Park, then explore more on your own with Hiking Project.
Ireland’s Best Outdoor Activities Brigid Mander|February 7, 2020 Where to ride, hike, run, surf and paddle on the Emerald Isle.
First Look: Our Favorite Ski Apparel and Accessories from Outdoor Retailer Lily Krass Ritter|February 7, 2020 We found jackets, bibs, goggles, an avalanche backpack and more at the Outdoor Retailer trade show. Which is to say, winter 2020/2021 is going to be fun.
Pro Skier Angel Collinson Wants to Sail Around the World Megan Michelson|February 6, 2020 Pro skier Angel Collinson felt a calling to live on a boat. So, she bought an old sailboat and intends to do just that.
The Reinvention of Breaks Interstate Park Graham Averill|February 5, 2020 The 4,600-acre expanse is wild and prime for adventure, but can it save a post-coal community?
Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley Receives Gold-Level Recognition for Mountain Biking Sarah Grothjan|January 31, 2020 International Mountain Bicycling Association designates Colorado’s first Gold-Level Ride Center.
What a Yale Scholar Discovered About Aspen’s Hidden Shrines Gordy Megroz|January 31, 2020 Cody Musselman, a Ph.D. candidate in religious studies and a former Aspen Mountain employee, reaches surprising conclusions about a quirky mountain-town tradition.
