by Kristina | May 11, 2017 | Advice, Backcountry, How To
It’s 4am. It’s dark, it’s freezing, and the last thing you want to do is eat. Your cozy tent and warm sleeping bag are calling your name, but you must get up and force food down your pie hole because you’ll be spending the next 10ish hours...
by Kristina | May 4, 2017 | Advice, Backcountry, Skiing
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...
by Kristina | Mar 30, 2017 | Advice, Backcountry, Skiing
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...
by Kristina | Oct 27, 2016 | Advice, Outdoor Industry
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...
by Kristina | Oct 20, 2016 | Advice, Life, Tutu
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...
by Kristina | Oct 13, 2016 | Advice, Life, Travel
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!...
