THE RECIPE

What was the recipe that helped musician Griff Washburn cope after a traumatic experience? A dash of the outdoors, a scoop of community, and a healthy serving of companionship from a four-legged friend.

WIN THE WINNERS

Don't miss out on a chance to win a bundle of Cairn Subscribers' Choice award-winning gear! Enter now for a chance to win $780 worth of outdoor goods voted to the top by thousands of outdoor enthusiasts like you.

BRIGHT SIDE

If you're a human, you've probably been experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions for months on end. Here's a rundown of good news about the outdoors that'll have you looking up.

LIT

Light up your spot with this month's Adventure Upgrade prize package from Ledlenser, the portable lighting powerhouse. Cairn Crew Reid sheds some light on this incredible $1450 powered-up package.

QUICK & DIRTY

Tips on training an adventure dog.

Ski in this weekend for a FREE Bloody Mary AND vaccine shot.

How to protect bears from your food.

Stronger shoulders with one exercise.

CAMPFIRE CONVERSATION

"Well, my wife liked it some much she stole it from me."

- Steve, Cairn Subscriber in Alabama, review of HydraPak Recon Bottle

Rookie mistake, Steve. Always hide your Cairn from loved ones.