January 13, 2020 Edition

Man skateboarding

DEFINED


This is a one-minute reminder that we each define ourselves and what our outdoor experiences look like - delivered beautifully by Summer '21 Olympics skateboard hopeful, Zion Wright.


People chopping veggies

LEVEL UP


Kick-off the New Year by entering to win a $1500 prize package of better-for-you goods - including healthful food, drink, and a 6-month Cairn subscription!


Climbing cake

A SWEET CLIMB


Do you need this video review of climbing cakes based on the technical climbing merit and authenticity depicted in icing? Yes, you absolutely do.


Woman with Patagonia Provisions food

SUSTAINABLY DELICIOUS


What is an apparel brand doing in the food business? The answer is simple: Patagonia is in business to save our home planet. And given that agriculture is responsible for about a quarter of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, how and what we choose to eat presents a huge opportunity for positive change. This month, we've teamed up with Patagonia Provisions to give away delicious, sustainably sourced food for a full weekend of adventure. Check out this month's Adventure Upgrade prize



Woman with two cows

QUICK & DIRTY


What? How do you call your cows in from pasture?

8 outdoor adventures you can have no matter where you live.

Avalanche safety: Send it and return safely

Peer pressure to be a good sleeper. Chill out, people.


CAMPFIRE CONVERSATION

"This is the pillowcase I needed, but didn't know it! I travel and camp, and in both cases packing along a pillow to make life a little more comfortable is unwieldy. I've already packed it in my camp gear, to make sure I never forget it, and will get a second for my travel bag."

- Nikki from Oregon, review of Rumpl Stuffable Pillowcase

Via Cairn Subscriber product reviews.