December 16, 2020 Edition

Man in skiing gear

SOLVING FOR Z


This aptly-timed film isn't exactly a lighthearted jaunt, but it provides an essential reality check on backcountry safety and awareness.


man taking picture with iPhone

SCREEN TIME


We all feel it. That itch to grab our phones to document the scenery, our outdoor accomplishments...everything. Should we scratch it?


Man skiing with adaptive equipment

WINTER FOR ALL


Outdoors for All is charging into winter with a full offering of therapeutic recreation programs from virtual yoga for veterans to Nordic skiing. Help support their efforts to provide recreation opportunities for kids and adults with disabilities by sending in your pre-loved outdoor gear and apparel to Cairn's Gear Up, Give Back program.


Man taking photo in the snow

SWEET CHALLENGE


Listen to the stories of two wild adventures with endings you might not expect. Sometimes the reward is made so much sweeter by the challenge.


Post-it with haiku on it

QUICK & DIRTY



20 Haiku about 2020 written on Post-Its. 

Cold weather protein drink recipes. Hey, beer isn't always the best recovery drink option. 

Mesmerizing video soaring over the Southwest.

The best adventure travel books of 2020.


CAMPFIRE CONVERSATION


"It took me 70 years to start using a hip pack regularly. It took the Kammok [Burro Hip] Pack to help me make that decision...It's never too old to be hip!"

- CW in Kentucky

Via Cairn Subscriber product reviews.