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Carlo Jordan Tursi: A Birth Story

Carlo Jordan Tursi: A Birth Story

Wriggly, round, and completely disoriented, Carlo Jordan Tursi makes his presence known in this world...loudly. He calms down quickly in his father's arms, a testament to his sweet nature. The best part is, he arrives just how mama wants: exactly on time. Here is his...

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Where to Buy Cheap Outdoor Gear That Lasts

Where to Buy Cheap Outdoor Gear That Lasts

Spending time outdoors doesn't have to break the bank. Follow these tips to find out where to buy cheap outdoor gear that lasts. “Contrary to the examples that most blogs, magazines, and brand-name catalogs present, a backpacking hobby doesn’t have to be expensive,...

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Belaytionships, Packmances, and Nature-Loves

Belaytionships, Packmances, and Nature-Loves

This post is an ode to the relationships we forge thanks to - and sometimes in spite of - outdoor adventures. Cheers to our belaytionships, packmances, and nature-loves. As far as blind dates go, meeting at 9,500 feet on Wy’East (Mt. Hood) is about as good as it gets....

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What Type of Bailer Are You? COVID Edition.

What Type of Bailer Are You? COVID Edition.

Today we’re exploring a new category of bailer that didn’t exist before: The COVID Bailer. Naming that COVID is horrible*, it has given us new vocabulary by which to bail and, frankly, better excuses for our own flakiness. Are you guilty of being one of these COVID...

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Ananth’s Mt. Rainier 100 Peaks

Ananth’s Mt. Rainier 100 Peaks

For the summer 2022 edition of Mountaineer magazine, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ananth Maniam (ஆனந்த் மணியம்). He recently completed Mt. Rainier 100 Peaks, over half of which he accessed through public transportation or carpool. He shared many incredible...

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How To Make a Backcountry Poop Kit

How To Make a Backcountry Poop Kit

A backcountry poop kit is an essential item for any backcountry traveler. Learn why they're important and how to make your own. It took a lot of practice, but I finally learned how to poop directly into a dog bag. I’d been getting outside for years – crag climbing and...

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Feel Better Instantly with This Trick for Maladies and Ailments

Feel Better Instantly with This Trick for Maladies and Ailments

Whether you have a bum shoulder, a broken tailbone, a weird thumbnail, a bunny-shaped hematoma, a recurring benign gonad cyst, or anything in between, I hope you choose to name your malady. I promise naming your ailments and maladies will help you feel better instantly. Bonus points for an awesome ailment alliteration.

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