Cycling the West Coast: Last Day on Highway 101! [Day 23] Day 23 We started the morning with a nice 12 miles through the last stretch of the Avenue of the Giants. I enjoyed the shade before the afternoon sun unleashed its wrath while climbing Highway 101. The first town we arrived in was Garberville, where we decided to stop for breakfast. Related: Cycling the West Coast: Avenue of the Giants! […] Cycle Luke Guilford | June 1, 2023 0 Comments
Outdoor Gear Exchange, Burlington, VT, is Ready to Power Your Next Adventure Twenty-nine. That is the number of local non-profits that Outdoor Gear Exchange (OGE) has supported through its Ground Up Coins for Change program since 2020.ย OGE was founded on the commitment to make outdoor activities available to everyone at every level. The OGE team has put its money where its mouth is when it comes to its mission through programs […] Featured Article Lindsay Hayden | May 10, 2023 0 Comments
Cycling the West Coast: Missing Bolts [Day 3] Day 3 I left Shelton ready to hit the road for another big day! My route today took me down the backroads of rural Washington. This was a nice change of pace from yesterday, I hardly saw any cars and I sure didn’t miss the huge logging trucks zipping right by me. The terrain was mostly gentle, rolling hills in […] Cycle Luke Guilford | April 27, 2023 0 Comments
High Elevation Backcountry Base Camp to Open Above Telluride Ski Resort, CO Bridal Veil Backcountry Ski Camp will soon begin offering clients heated tents and catered meals at a base camp above Telluride Ski Resort at around 12,500 feet.ย Enjoy three days of backcountry riding and two cozy nights in their heated tents. Bridal Veil is hosted by the Mountain Trips organization, which hosts trips across the globe. Trips in the Bridal Veil […] Industry News Luke Guilford | February 13, 2023 1 Comment
How Many Backpacks Should You Own? A Case for a Backpack Quiver I’ll admit it: I’m a gearhead. I love going to the outdoor store just to look at the latest specialized equipment that I don’t even know that I need yet. This addiction is compounded when you enjoy multiple sports and activities. One of the most genius pieces of equipment ever created has to be the backpack. Backpacks today can be […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 17, 2022 7 Comments
2021’s Best Meteor Shower Will Bring up to 100 Meteors Per Hour on August 11-13 Dust or particlesโwhatever the cosmos throws at us on any given dayโbreak past earth’s defenses atย 37 miles a second. They can reach temperatures upwards of 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit and light up the night sky with an amazing assortment of colors, courtesy of a nonverbal, celestial agreement between our atmosphere and outer space. ‘Shooting stars’ occur when meteors hit Earth’s atmosphere, […] Brains Martin Kuprianowicz | August 11, 2021 0 Comments
Ticketed Entry to ‘Going-to-the-Sun Road’ Begins at Glacier National Park, MT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Glacier National Park (@glaciernps) Tomorrow, May 28, ticketed entry to Going-to-the-Sun Road begins at Glacier National Park in Montana.ย To enter Going-to-the-Sun Road between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm, you will need both a Park Pass and an Entry Reservation Ticket (or a reservation for service along GTSR). Related: […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 27, 2021 0 Comments
59% of Americans Plan to Try Something New This Summer, Including Skydiving, Bungee Jumping, and Water Skiing This post first appeared on Outdoorsy and was written by Lizzie Dragon According to recent research 6 in 10 Americans are jonesing for an adventure this summer, with 59% wanting to try something new this summer. Related: Campground Shortage Coming This Summer | Polls Find Camping Popularity in the US Is Outpacing Campground Supply Respondents cited trying different foods, going […] SnowBrains | May 13, 2021 0 Comments