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5 Things They Don't Tell You About Hiking The JMT
There are plenty of articles and guidebooks about hiking the John Muir Trail—but after thru-hikin...
Planning A Future Thru-Hike? Here Are The 14 Hiker Types You'll Definitely Meet
I was hiking solo on the Pacific Crest Trail, back when it was OK to do such things, when I stumb...
How To Be An Ally In The Outdoors
This article originally appeared on the Melanin Base Camp page. Thank you to Danielle Williams (f...
How To Layer For Backcountry Skiing
At OR, we certainly love a badass hard shell. We’re born and bred in the PNW, after all. But we a...
Meet Fika, The Swedish Coffee Tradition That Will Enrich Your Outdoor Experience
Coffee consumed indoors is life fuel. Coffee consumed outside? Well now, that’s just magic.
This...
How Trail Running Changed My Mind About Running
It’s been a rough year.
My mood began a sustained nosedive last fall, nudged over the edge by co...
How To Go Fast And Light
Do you feel inspired to shed some pack weight and move a little faster on your multi-pitch routes...
How to Prepare for the Grand Canyon
I coil my bowline, push my boat off from shore, and jump into the rower’s seat. The greenish wate...
How To Maximize Your Phone As A Backcountry Tool—Without Reception
Even if you love turning your phone on airplane mode to enjoy being in natutre, you're probably a...
An Ode To Bivying With Friends
Leaving the trailhead under a sherbet sky, I wondered if I’d regret not bringing a tent. Becca, ...