July 15, 2020 Edition

Brooklyn Bell poem on racism

RING THE BELL

Brooklyn Bell, a graphic artist, writer, and mountain biker, wrote a poem about her complicated definition of racism.


Explore More Outdoors Giveaway

WIN ONE FOR US

We'd enter to win this insane prize package if we could, but we'll be just as happy (at least on the outside) if you win. Enter now for a chance to win a Cairn Summer Obsidian Collection (woo!), $200 gift card from Brooks Running, $350 gift card from Muir Way, Backpacker Membership and Online Education Course, Skyroam Solis X Wifi Hotspot, and $250 package from US Outdoor.


Boy, his dog, his canoe

EPIC COMMUTE

When schools went digital in March, 15-year-old Zev Heuer saw his opportunity. He'd finish his coursework early, pack up his canoe, load up his dog, and make his way to his summer job - a mere 1,300 miles away. (Photo: Karsten Heuer)


Life List

DUMP THE BUCKET

We've all heard of it and maybe even created our own: the bucket list. This list of the adventures, accomplishments, and skills we want to check off before we "kick the bucket." But, have we been approaching it all wrong?


Adventure Cat

QUICK & DIRTY


WATCH: I'm an adventure cat. 

DO: 6 no-equipment strength moves.

LEARN: Packing tips for the backcountry.

LISTEN: Weird, wild summer camp stories.