Author Bio

Aer Parris

Aer Parris

Hailing from the city that never sleeps, writer and adventurer Aer Parris escaped the hustle during a cross-country cycling trip and never looked back. Happiest while on endurance trips, Aer is making plans for a thru hike of the Continental Divide Trail. REI member since 2012.

Stories by Aer Parris...
Twinkie unicorn burns

The Legend of the Twinkie Roast

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When the snow gods are appeased by snack cakes burning Humans have made sacrifices to the gods since the beginning of time as we remember it. As we learned to ...
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The First LGBTQ Outdoor Summit

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Friday morning I walked into a big event space in the REI Seattle flagship store for the first-ever, and long-awaited, LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender, Que...
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What to Wear on a Hiking Date

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Friends don’t let friends look too dorky in the woods. High-waisted hiking pants with tucked-in shirts, socks with sandals, cotton dresses on rainy, windy da...
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8 Essentials for the Perfect Picnic

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Having a picnic seems easy, right? Just grab some food, a blanket and hit the nearest park. Think again. There’s a distinguished tradition of picnic planning to...
10 Tips to Deter Trailhead Theft

10 Tips to Deter Trailhead Theft

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Keep your possessions yours. You’re tired and mile weary from a long weekend in the woods. You’re looking forward to slipping on the cotton clothes and flip ...