Yosemite National Park: Visitor’s guide
Unless you are unfamiliar with U.S. history and territories, you probably already know that Yosemite National Park has a monumental reputation. Most Americans have seen…
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Trad climbing explained
Climbing is a bit of a mysterious sport. There’s a lot of terminology to take in and lore to learn when you’re first starting out.…
Best destinations for rock climbing all year long
Rock climbing is a pretty seasonal sport. Certainly, you can climb in the winter. However, that’s not what most of us are into. Most of…
Learning how to snowboard: Basic progression
Snowboarding is hard by anyone’s standards. Sure, the snow may be soft most of the time, but the learning curve is anything but. If you’ve…
7 Tips to getting started mountaineering
Getting a view from the top of the world is something you would never forget. But to get up to the top of the world,…
How to learn Spanish easily and quickly
When you try to learn Spanish for the first time, it seems impossible. There are a million verbs to learn with even more conjugations and…
How to choose a campsite and which places to avoid
Camping is something that all real outdoorsy people love. But, there is one unwritten rule that says that it always rains on the tent. There are…
The best spots to swim with sharks for adrenaline seekers
Swimming with sharks is probably the scariest thing you can do on your vacation. But the fact is, there are people who would rather swim…
Smith Rock State Park: A dirtbag’s climbing guide
To a tourist, Smith Rock is a beautiful anomaly and a nice place to take a hike. To a climber however, it is so much…
Gift ideas for adventure travelers
So, you have always wanted to buy the perfect gift for your best friend, they’re an active traveler so it would be good to get…