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Top 11 States for Outdoor Lovers

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If you live for fresh air, scenic trails, and weekends that start with a backpack or a pair of skis, the U.S. has no shortage of states where the outdoors is more than just a backdrop but a way of life. From alpine peaks to desert canyons, rolling forests to rugged coastlines, some states stand out for their access to […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | June 25, 2025
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Steamboat Ski Resort, CO, Releases Further Detail for Sidecountry Maps and Signage

Steamboat has released several detailed maps of the expansion terrain like the above map. Photo Credit: Steamboat Ski Resort

Known for its Champagne Powder, Steamboat Ski Resort is tucked up in Colorado’s Park Range Mountains. For years, skiers have enjoyed the bounty of fresh tracks in the Mahogany Ridge and Fish Creek Canyon sidecountry terrain. In the 2023/2024 season, Steamboat added 650+ acres of sidecountry terrain within the ski area boundary. Related: New Wild Blue Gondola at Steamboat Resort, […]

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Luke Guilford | January 6, 2025
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Ben Ohau, New Zealand Hike/Bike Report: Up For The Downhill (And Vice-Versa)

Report from October 31, 2023 Ben Ohau; a fixture summit with an undeniable natural magic.   For decades, or longer, the enchanting summit has grabbed the admiration of artists, hikers, and now bikers. In a New Zealand nation of seriously stunner settings, Ben Ohau is easily among the most painted, photographed, and generally popular geographic elements.     A old […]

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Paulie | November 3, 2023
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Hiking Horsetail Falls, Desolation Wilderness, CA: Sunshine, Scrambling, Swimming Holes, and Storms

Report from August 18, 2023 75ish degrees and partly cloudy is the perfect hike-to-swim weather here at high elevation.  We decided a 4+ mile out-and-back hike to Horsetail Falls, CA, would be a great way to spend our day off of work. After a short, 30 minute drive from South Lake Tahoe to just past Sierra at Tahoe Ski Resort, […]

John Cunningham | August 21, 2023
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Human Skeleton Found by Hiker in Popular Hiking Area Near Salt Lake City, UT

You’re walking along a hike you always take, right on the edge of the valley; it’s popular and there are lots of other people on the trail—mountain bikers, other hikers, children. You come through a particularly thick, wooded section of the trail when something catches your eye. ‘Hmmm, what’s that over there? What junk did someone leave this time? Wait…’ […]

Martin Kuprianowicz | July 20, 2022
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The Best Hike-To Terrain For Big Laps & Deep Powder at Alpine Meadows, CA.

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Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA If you’re into skiing and riding, you’ve likely heard about the legendary terrain of Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows ski resort located in Lake Tahoe, California. Known for showcasing the best talent in North America on steep, deep, and big lines generally located directly under the chairlifts for the entire resort […]

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Alex K | March 2, 2021
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Alyeska, AK Report: Pristine Powder on the High Traverse

Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Co. Report from February 5, 2021 I got to use my powder skis today. Today was day four in a row at Alyeska Resort and it was easily the best day since I got here on Monday. A funky inversion-layer hovered halfway up the mountain today and it was much warmer and sunnier at […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | February 5, 2021
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5-Year-Old Twins Break Record For Becoming the Youngest to Summit Mount Shasta

Mount Shasta, the infamous, 14,179-foot volcanic mountain located in Northern California, can be found on the bucket list of numerous mountaineers around the globe. To summit this majestic, towering peak, most experienced climbers dedicate weeks of training and acquire the necessary resources in order to successfully reach the top. From the fastest ascent to the number of times climbed, various […]

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Emily Crofton | September 21, 2020
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Trip Report: 11,749′ Mt. Timpanogos, UT

11,749′ Mt. Timpanogos, UT is the most beautiful place I’ve been in the Rocky Mountains. Yesterday, September 16th, 2020, I hiked to the top of Mt. Timpanogos from the Aspen Grove trailhead near Sundance Ski Area. The bottom is lush and inviting. The top is moonlike and intimidating. Mt. Timpanogos, UT Details: Summit:  11,749′ Car:  6,900′ Vertical From Car:  4,849′ […]

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Miles Clark | September 18, 2020
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The American Perimeter Trail- 12,000 Miles of What Could Be The Longest Thru-Hike in the U.S.

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When it comes to thru-hikes, names like the Pacific Crest Trail (2,650 miles), Appalachian Trail (2,190 miles), and Continental Divide (3,100 miles) typically come to mind. Together, these three behemoths comprise what is known as the Triple Crown- the completion of which is the holy grail for avid thru-hikers. But what about the American Perimeter Trail? If you haven’t heard […]

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Spencer Cox | September 2, 2020
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National Parks Celebrate 104th Birthday Tomorrow By Waiving Entrance Fees

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Tomorrow, National Parks across the United States will celebrate 104 years of providing access to gorgeous and protected public lands. As such, to commemorate the National Park’s birthday, all parks will be waiving entrance fees for visitors. Related: Bipartisan Conservationism – The Great American Outdoor Act In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed legislation into law that created the National Park […]

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Spencer Cox | August 24, 2020
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Get Paid to Drink Beer and Hike the Appalachian Trail

Getting paid to drink beer and hike the Appalachian Trail may sound too good to be true, but the Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company is hiring someone to do just that as a Chief Hiking Officer. The duties of this dream job include hiking the entire 2,000 mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine, sleeping under the stars, creating social media […]

Lynn Barlow | June 5, 2020
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Alta, UT Report: The Preseason Stoke Is Real

Report from Saturday 2nd November 2019 One day bleeds into next in anticipation of the ski season. But when the snow starts falling we get moving. Alta Ski Area received another foot of snow last week as winter continues to poke its head out from under the covers in Little Cottonwood canyon. All that new snow got us real hot […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | November 2, 2019
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VIDEO: First Send Of The Season Down Main Chute At Alta Ski Area, UT!

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Mitch McDermott (@mmickeyd) on Oct 28, 2019 at 12:05pm PDT Alta, UT 10/28/19 – It’s that time of year again where waking up in the wee hours of the morning to go do something you love never seemed easier.  Mitch McDermott got first turns down Main Chute at Alta […]

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A Stunning Sunrise Hike In The North Cascades

Waking up at 2:00 a.m isn’t something that typically excites me, but the idea of witnessing a sunrise over the stunning North Cascades of Washington State had me immediately jumping out of bed.   My hiking companion and I arrived at the trailhead exactly at 3:30 a.m, and we quickly set off with the goal of summiting before the sun […]

Dylan Craig | September 11, 2019
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Bariloche, Argentina Report: Big Wind, New Snow, & Afternoon Delight…

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Miles Clark | August 27, 2019
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VIDEO: Aaron Rice Hiked & Skied 2.5 Million Vertical Feet In 2016

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Chris Wallner | December 27, 2017
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Pyramid Peak, CA | Hike Summary Of The Tallest Peak In Desolation Wilderness

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This past week we celebrated Summit Saturday… let’s get this outta the way from the get go- Pyramid Peak is a badass hike! It stands at 9,984′ making it the tallest peak in California’s awesome Desolation Wilderness. We chose the route along Lyons Creek Trail, just off Route 50 by Kyburz, CA. It starts off super mellow for about 4 miles until you get […]

Matt Brennan | October 5, 2017
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Human-Caused Wildfire In Oregon Forces 153 Hikers To Spend A Night In The Woods

According to KGW News, Oregon State Police have identified a suspect that is believed to have misused fireworks that led to the start of this growing wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge, OR. 153 hikers were forced to unexpectedly spend a night in the wilderness after the fire trapped them in on Saturday night. These individuals were in the area, 90 miles […]

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Chris Wallner | September 4, 2017
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Crystal Mountain, WA Conditions Report: “Choker Blower” Powder Daze

Report from Monday, December 5th, 2016 Crystal had a steady start this season from an average opening snow depth with plenty of “early season conditions” to quite possibly the best snow I’ve ridden in my 9 years here! An overnight dump of 19″ of right side up pow fell Saturday night and made for all time storm riding Sunday for […]

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Reid Pitman | December 8, 2016
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