Matt Brass decided he wanted to get outside more in 2011. He did just that. Check out some of his adventures, from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to Colorado’s Rockies. “Wander a whole summer if you can. Thousands of God’s blessings will search you and soak you as if you were a sponge, and the big days will go by ... Read More »
Sometimes we all need a little escape from our daily grind to enjoy the sounds and smells of wilderness. For this man, it is the smoky smell of the campfire that helps him get through the day. What is yours? Made by Fort Ripper vimeo.com/fortripper fortripper.com Director: Marc Ripper Producer: Karina Ripper Director of Photography: Nate Grubbs Second Camera & ... Read More »
Editor’s Introduction: The Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way, is a 2 month walking pilgrimage across Spain. What once was solely a religious pilgrimage, is now also a journey many backparkers embark on. It’s a right of passage amongst travelers, for 2 months spent walking will teach you many hard-learned lessons about life. The journey begins at in the ... Read More »
Sometimes it’s not always about where you traveling or what you’re seeing, but who you are sharing your experiences with. “You Might Find Us There” follows a group of people exploring countless miles of road, surf, and trail while enjoying what is most important to them–the company of one another. Excellent cinematography and music make this one a must-watch. -Mitch Read More »
One of the most unique combo trips out there. Brits Joe Sheffer and Alastair Humphreys go for minimal weight as they travel with pack rafts and folding bicycles on their incredible adventure in the Shetland Islands. Beginning in Sumburgh Head, the duo travels all the way to Muckle Flugga—a picturesque scene for a one-of-a-kind trek. -Mitch Read More »
This outdoor hour is brought to you by the letter “C”. “C”, as in, “Coyotes”. You know, the somewhat cute, cuddly, and crafty little canine that’s no bigger than a collie. And So It Begins… We started our hike from the parking lot thinking we’d make the 3-mile trek to the closest backpacker campsite. “We”, being my girlfriend and I, ... Read More »
Two hostel-comrades retired, leaving me sitting on the edge of Nimmo’s pier – a rocky outcropping resembling a broken castle wall which thrust into the southern bay. I drank the end of my can of stout and relaxed as the sunset lazily over the North Atlantic. 5 weeks into my Irish adventure and I was sure Galway’s blend of idyllic village small city ... Read More »
Every real outdoorsman and woman should know how to tie their basic knots. You might just be surprised how often you use them in and outside of the mountains. Read More »
"The lake itself is up to 250 meters deep in places and while at surface level you could never comprehend the expanse below, the whole region emanates a vastness and a rawness that reminds you, wilderness still exists." Read More »
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