7 Tips to Quiet Your Mind While Hiking or Backpacking
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Setting Intentions in the Outdoors and Beyond for 2022
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Our Brand Ambassadors and community offer some inspiration for setting your intentions for the New Year.
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Following the Change of Seasons in Life and the Outdoors
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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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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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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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5 Tips for Keeping Cool on Hot Summer Hikes
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Soak up the beauty of long summer days with the right preparation to keep you cool while on trail.
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Queering the Outdoors: LGBTQ2SIA+ Identities in Outdoor Recreation
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Sandy Heath shares their dissertation work on queer experiences in outdoor recreation and creating inclusive spaces.
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7 Ideas for What to Bring a Thru-Hiker on the Trail
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Have a buddy hiking a long trail and want to bring them some trail magic? Here are some tips on what they'll love!
