I’ve traveled across the globe—from the mountains of New Zealand to the rice fields of …
Hiking
It’s 7 a.m., and I’m standing in a gift shop in Edmonton International Airport pondering …
While my petite travel pant collection is sizable, it’s missing one key piece: a pair …
While preparing for my recent trip to the Galapagos Islands, I kept coming across hiking …
If you plan on visiting one of America’s national parks this year, you’re not alone. …
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There aren’t many pieces in my closet I’d trust to survive both a harness and …
Like many people who spend lots of time outside, I have an odd sense of …
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There’s a lie I tell people who ask about the trail runners I wear backpacking—a …