hiking
Ski-Mountaineering in Southern Utah: A Desert Oddity
by Annie AgleEver since I laid my hands on Chris Davenport’s Fifty Classic Ski Descents in North America, I have been dying go ski-mountaineering in the La Sals. Spring had arrived in the Wasatch, so my dad and I decided it was the perfect… Read More →
Pregnant Hiking and Beyond
by Noah LedermanThis summer, while my pregnant wife and I were in the Catskills, we hit the midway point in the pregnancy and decided to take our developing baby on her very first hike. As expected of expecting parents, Marissa and I… Read More →
Take Advantage of National Park Fee Free Days
by Keryn MeansSummer is almost over, but there is still so much to explore. Did you know that out of 401 national parks, 268 are free to enter 365 days of the year? However, if you want to see one of the 133… Read More →
The Italian Dolomites: Hiking and Climbing Via Ferrata
by Gina TarnackiI pulled my harness up around my hips and looked dubiously at the long metal chain in front of me stretching up the mountainside. Was this really secure? I clamped on one of my carabiners, followed by the second one, and… Read More →
East or West? Comparing the Coast’s Camping
by Gina BéginOutdoor folks are an opinionated bunch. Nothing speaks more clearly to this than discussing matters of east verses west. Skiing: west. Hiking: east. (Yup, we proved it.) Camping? There’s a consensus but where’s the fun in divulging it in the… Read More →
Five Breathtaking Lake Hikes in Salt Lake City
by Erika WigginsSalt Lake City is known for epic skiing in the winter, however, summertime offers some of the region’s best hiking opportunities. Numerous hikes include lakes as destinations and are just minutes from Salt Lake City ski resorts, which offer a… Read More →
The Surprising Difference Between East and West Hiking
by Gina BéginEast verses West: a self-imposed, winter-long comparative study I participated in while exploring the ski areas of maritime Canada and New England. Up until this past winter I had only skied the west and the differences I found were fascinating;… Read More →
Top Summer Day Hiking Essentials
by Active JunkyThe gear testers at ActiveJunky.com set out on a mission this spring. The goal was to find and report on the best gear for summer day hiking. Now, a light day hike might not sound as extreme or gear intensive… Read More →
Successful Family Hiking
by Kristen LummisAs much as I love mountains in winter, I admit that there is something special about an alpine summer. The rugged and austere landscape softens in the warm light. The forest understory bursts to life, a play on variations in… Read More →
