Following the Change of Seasons in Life and the Outdoors
Brand Ambassador Kathy “OBAL Unbranded” Vaughan reflects during a trip with a friend in Washington's North Cascades.
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Reflections From the End of 5,000 Miles
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Carolyn and Jeff reflect on completing the AT and CDT this year as a way to celebrate their marriage to one another.
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3 Outdoor Books to Celebrate National Novel Writing Month
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Learn about three excellent reads written by our brand ambassadors to inspire your next adventurous tale!
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Veteran and Thru-Hiker Matthew Fox Completes the Triple Crown
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We caught up with Matthew to learn more about his Triple Crown journey and how outdoor adventure can support veterans.
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Nick Brooks on Everything You Need to Know About Beer and the Outdoors
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Learn from an expert on the best beers to bring along for your next outdoor adventure.
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20 Creative and Fun Ways to Use a Carabiner
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Learn about the many ways to use carabiners, the unsung heroes of any gear kit, both on and off the trail.
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Enjoy Spooky Season With These Smoky Mountain Haunts
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park is full of seasonal haunts worth your exploration this October.
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Celebrating National Pizza Month on the Trail
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Does anything go together more perfectly than a long hike and a hot pizza? Read pizza trail tales from our community.
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The Greatest Hoodie That Ever Was
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Our blog editor writes a love letter to the Gossamer Gear Full Zip Hoodie, known for its style and so much more.
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A Newbie Tackles Ultralight Bikepacking on the Great Divide
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Gossamer Gear Founder Glen Van Peski details how to translate ultralight backpacking to bikepacking.
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Gail Muller Takes on Chronic Pain and Outdoor Adventure in “Unlost”
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Gail Muller shares her memoir, "Unlost: A Journey of Self-Discovery and the Healing Power of the Wild Outdoors."
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AT vs. CDT: Making the Transition From One Long Trail to Another
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Take a look at the differences between the AT and the CDT from two hikers traveling both in one year.
