Caitlin Moran is a Seattle-based freelance writer who spent five months camping, tramping and climbing in New Zealand during the 2017-18 summer season. She still misses Griffin’s Krispie biscuits. REI member since 2011.
Peter Landsman knows a thing or two about ski lifts. On his simply named Lift Blog, Landsman maintains a database of every chairlift, gondola and T-bar in the U...
As millions of Americans prepare to #OptOutside on Black Friday, a new analysis reveals the top 50 large U.S. cities to #OptOutside based on their park access a...
New Zealand is a tiny country that packs a massive amount of scenery into a small amount of land. There’s a reason the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy was filmed he...
From a distance, living with your significant other in a vehicle seems pretty darn romantic. Social media feeds are filled with idealized #VanLife photos—you kn...
Think national parks are just a summer thing? Think again. Sure, access is limited in some places and the weather can be unpredictable, but those who venture in...
