“Wherever you are, you are HERE.” I repeat this line to myself a dozen times, day in and day out. For a girl that always likes to be on the go to somewhere over THERE, I have to in order to remane sane. The first reminder comes when I wake up in the morning here in Boulder, Colorado in which ... Read More »
If you’ve ever thought about thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, say I. “I!!!!” As part of OMM’s Sit Down Series, featuring interviews with “ordinary” folks that pursue the extraordinary outdoors, I’d like you to meet Kate Imp. Her pack of 3 set out to not just hike the length of the AT trail, but to also film their experience, and create ... Read More »
There are lots of beef jerkies out there, but none of them, in my experience as a life-long jerky eater, are like the New Primal Beef Jerky. Why? Because a lot of beef jerky is full of processed, fake, weird, crap. Most of them don’t come with insanely delicious dried fruit like this one does. And none of them are, ... Read More »
I was recently sent a pair of Ausangate Alapaca Socks to review. I now question how I ever did anything in white, cotton, ankle socks. It’s the little things like this – that change the story of your comfort level – that let you go longer, faster, and harder on any adventure. Today, I’m going to give you my thoughts ... Read More »
“What the hell have I gotten myself into?!?!?!” Ah, my favorite eight little words + 6 question marks and exclamation points that are an integral part of any adventure. For we all know, it is not an adventure until something goes wrong. M. Bordaux, the author of the blog Thru Hiker 2013, wrote just days before he was to take his first ... Read More »
Editor’s Introduction: Mark my words, the author of this piece, Sidni Giordano, will be making waves in the travel writing and outdoor industry world. I’m lucky enough to know this inspiring girl, for her zest for life, and ability to be open to utterly screwing up and taking leaps of faith, sets her apart from most people roaming this earth. ... Read More »
I live for those precious moments when hours of patience and determination result in breathtaking photographs. Immature Bald Eagle, Alaska Patagonia y name is Max Seigal and I’m a biologist/photographer/outdoorsman extraordinaire based out of Boulder, Colorado. I’ve spent the last several years exploring every nook and cranny this world has to offer. After graduating from university in the flatlands of Ohio (which, ... Read More »
wo years ago I vowed I would never again pack a bike box. I’d been a racer for six years and at the ripe age of 21 was (rather melodramatically) retiring. There were lots of reasons why; the commitment, the expenses, the lack of opportunities for women- I could go on but the bottom line was that I was done ... Read More »
Vote for your favorite shot by clicking on the link to Like it on Facebook! You have until Friday, April 30th, so get clicking! A BIG THANKS to our Sponsor GetYourPhotosOnCanvas.com. They’re owned and operated in the Atlantic coastal town of St. Augustine Beach, FL where Outdoor Minded Mag was first born a year ago. As a gift to all ... Read More »
oday, I’d like to introduce you to Steve W. Weiss of MountainEnthusiast.com. What I dig most about this extraordinary guy (and badass I might add) is his shared obsession with human-powered adventure travel. There’s something about getting from A to B with your own two feet and whatever you can fit in your backpack that adds an irreplaceable feeling and ... Read More »
