December 9, 2020 Edition

Two people hiking in snow to a peak

NEW KID


We've all had that feeling of being the new kid on a team. Not sure how you'll fit or if you can measure up. Now imagine your new teammates are Conrad Anker, Alex Honnold, and Jimmy Chin and the playing field is Antarctica.


Tiger cub biting mom's ear

THE GOOD STUFF


This year has been a wild one. Here are some of the good things that have happened for wildlife in 2020. I needed this, didn't you?


Woman putting on sunglasses

SHINY AND NEW


Five lucky subscribers will be adventuring in style with this month's Adventure Upgrade from Shwood. Cairn Crew Jen gives you the scoop on these performance sunnies made from natural materials.


Two mean sorting through treasure

FINDER COMES FORWARD


The excitement of a decade-long hunt ended when Forrest Fenn announced his treasure had been found in June. The finder has come forward some six months later to tell his story. But why now?


Fingers riding tiny bikes

QUICK & DIRTY


Just watch this tiny bike ride and smile. 

A unique way to support and learn about grassroots social justice organizations.

Trees have a social life, too.

If famous literary characters were given very good doggos.