Now that winter is looming, I wanted to reshare this article comparing the relative merits of different sledding apparatus. Originally written for Mountaineer magazine, I tested the limits so you wouldn’t have to. Learn how to pick the best snow sled for the...
I’m leaving my dream job as the Director of Membership & Communications at The Mountaineers. My last day is June 6, 2024, my 11 year anniversary. A perfect storm of factors – including the unexpected passing of my longtime colleague and friend Jeff...
Being an outdoor recreationist doesn’t have to break your wallet. Follow these helpful tips to learn where to buy affordable outdoor gear. “Contrary to the examples that most blogs, magazines, and brand-name catalogs present, a backpacking hobby doesn’t have to...
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...
Tired of feeling like emotional garbage? Feel better instantly with this trick for maladies and ailments. Unwelcome. If I had to choose one word to describe Petra, unwelcome would be it. A not-so-pleasant parasite I picked up in Thailand, Petra’s mission in life...
Want to elope? Read about how Molly and Ashley pulled off their memorable mountain wedding, and learn how to plan your own elopement. Escape. Flee. Run away. Most likely derived from the 1500s Middle Dutch word lopen, the meaning of the word elope has shifted over...
