In the outdoor community, we commonly talk about trips in terms of The Fun Scale. As a refresher, here’s the scale according to climber, writer, and self-proclaimed “Margarita-specialist” Kelly Cordes: Type I Fun – true fun, enjoyable while it’s...
When I head into the mountains, I always share a backcountry trip plan with an in town designated in-case-of-emergency-person. The lucky job usually falls to my good friend Q, who you may remember as the doggy-dad of one Mr. Porter Pants. What to include in the...
Dear Outside Magazine,As an Outside subscriber for the last 8 years, I’m a fan of your work. I look forward to receiving my newest magazine in the mail, and I read most of them cover to cover. I’ve even given a subscription to a friend as a gift. But...
So you’re thinking about getting a tutu. Congratulations! This is a big step in your journey toward becoming a true outdoor enthusiast. Everyone knows: you aren’t really an adventurer until you’ve adventured in a tutu.Your choice in tutu color is...
PlanSpend two-glorious-weeks enjoying tropical paradise in Central America. You’ve never been there and have no idea about the actual geography, weather this time of year, or available sights to see, but this is going to be fun because you can plan later!...
Here’s a story about how to get into outdoor sports… or pretty much anything. From a girl who never did anything to becoming a woman who loved to be outside. I used to watch a lot of television. As a kid, I knew the time based on what was on the boob tube....
