The author argues that a recent article claiming to be a “How To” bear attack survival guide can actually do more harm than good. See the full post >

Let the battle for a Half Dome permit begin. See the full post >

Who needs DEET when you have stripes, apparently? See the full post >

Because you cover way more ground bikepacking than hiking, route planning for multi-day bike trips requires quite a bit more care. See the full post >

If you carry anything into the backcountry you’d rather stayed dry, this is big, big news. See the full post >

Rickey Gates found a different kind of adventure running every single street in San Francisco. A new short film shows why. See the full post >

In a place where ‘choice’ for many women is defined as either marrying young or being sold to a man in India, this Nepali social enterprise is helping young women demand more. The air is heavy with clove and cardamom, a sure sign that sweet masala tea is on the boil. To my left, ginger […]

The world of wildlife protection in Kenya has long been dominated by men, who risk life and limb for our endangered species. But thanks to an innovative project in Kenya, that could all be about to change.  To be a ranger on the frontlines of wildlife conservation is arguably one of the most dangerous jobs […]

Forces of nature and construction schedules can affect your bicycle travel plans. Here are a few issues we know about as of March 2018 on the TransAmerica Trail, Northern Tier, Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, Lewis & Clark Trail, and Pacific Coast bicycle routes. See the full post >

If only every night sky looked like this. See the full post >