Outdoor Education + Trail Wisdom
It’s Time to Reckon: A National Park History Lesson
Sarah del Puerto | Feb 22, 2021
By learning the history of segregation within the National Park Service, we can take inclusive steps forward
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Forming a Marriage Along Two Long Trails: The Journey Begins
Gossamer Gear | Feb 09, 2021
Follow Carolyn and Jeff as they forgo a traditional wedding and instead celebrate their commitment on two long trails.
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How to Serve Our Outdoor Community This Year
Korrin Bishop | Jan 15, 2021
Our brand ambassadors share their hopes, dreams, and plans for a better outdoor community for everyone in 2021.
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Black Outside Inc. Invites You to Do More for Diversifying the Outdoors
Gossamer Gear | Dec 16, 2020
Alex Bailey reflects on founding Black Outside, Inc. and how we can take a little less and do a little more together.
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Scoutmaster Nick Brooks Reflects on Troop 1906’s First Backpacking Trip
Korrin Bishop | Dec 04, 2020
Meet Scoutmaster Nick Brooks, wilderness enthusiast and advocate for getting young people outside.
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Traveling Light: What to Carry For Ourselves and One Another
Gossamer Gear | Dec 02, 2020
Experiencing trail magic along the John Muir Trail leaves this writer thinking about what we carry for each other.
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What Camera Should I Take on My Thru-Hike? How to Choose.
Gossamer Gear | Oct 16, 2020
Steven Shattuck shares his eight years of trail photography experience to help you choose the right hiking camera.
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Explore Austin Empowers Youth Through Mentorship and Outdoor Adventure
Korrin Bishop | Oct 12, 2020
Through mentoring, leadership, and outdoor excursions, this Texas nonprofit empowers youth to reach their potential.
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Barney Scout Mann Shares Trail and Writing Wisdom Through “Journeys North”
Korrin Bishop | Sep 22, 2020
We interviewed Barney Scout Mann about his PCT journey, writing the adventure's tales, and going lightweight.
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Nancy East Prepares for Smokies 900 FKT to Support Preventative Search and Rescue Efforts
Korrin Bishop | Sep 01, 2020
Nancy East is training to set the Smokies 900 FKT -- all in an effort to raise $60,000 for preventative SAR efforts.
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Crossing the Sierra in the Summer of 1944
Gossamer Gear | Aug 27, 2020
Lindsey Grant, a Deep Springs College graduate of the Class of 1943, reflects on backpacking in the summer of 1944.
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Navigating the Grief of a Lost Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike
Gossamer Gear | Jul 28, 2020
Sally Phillips shares how she worked through her grief of having to cancel her PCT thru-hike in light of COVID-19.
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