Outdoor apparel brand Patagonia has pledged to support employees who plan to protest today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the constitutional right to abortion care. Earlier today, Patagonia said it would pay bail for any full- or part-time workers who “peacefully protest for reproductive justice.” The brand published the news on LinkedIn. Company […]
Mount Everest’s Base Camp, in Nepal, may have a new location in the coming years. Last week, officials with Nepal’s tourism department told the BBC that they plan to relocate the primary camp used by climbers on the world’s highest mountain. Currently, Base Camp sits on the Khumbu Glacier at approximately 18,000 feet elevation, but crews […]
It was the night before the NCAA regional cross-country championships, and the team I coach was about to face off against the best runners in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. The women’s team came in with its best ranking in over a decade, led by a strong trio of runners who were on the cusp of achieving […]
National parks broke dozens of attendance records last year, making this summer a challenging time to visit any of the sites on the top-ten list. Add to that the strict reservation systems implemented by many, and planning ahead is more crucial than ever. The National Park Services’ official stance on the matter is simple: explore […]
Many people are surprised to learn Nevada holds some pretty wild superlatives: the state is home to some of the oldest living organisms on Earth, is more mountainous than any other state in the Lower 48, lays claim to the darkest skies in the contiguous U.S., and is second only to Alaska in the percentage […]
Whether you’re looking for your next camping meal, a dish to impress guests, or a grill-able side to round out dinner, we’ve got you covered with these five recipes to make while out in the open air. 1. Dutch-Oven Sausage, Peppers, and Onions Serves 4 Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 8 sweet Italian sausage […]
When I saw the numbers on my screen, I winced. The wind had picked up. It was 6 o’clock in the morning on Tuesday, April 26, perhaps the last powder day of the season where I live in Breckenridge, Colorado. I was about to leave my home to meet a friend, professional photographer Liam Doran, […]
Dear Sundog: I was backpacking some 12 miles from pavement when I came upon a pair of hikers blasting music from tiny speakers in their packs. Isn’t this illegal? Am I within my rights to tell them to turn it off? —Wilderness Audio Prohibition Dear WAP: Back in the day, the problem of doofs rocking […]
The 2022 World Athletics Championships, the world championships of track and field, will be held on U.S. soil for the first time from July 15 to 24 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. It will be a historic opportunity for U.S. athletes, but qualifying for the event will be no small task. To make the […]
Hiking isn’t just a hobby—it’s a lifestyle. Maggie Slepian tackles the hiking life—and all of the joys, problems, arguments, and weird quirks that go along with it—in her column. I have attempted exactly one lottery-based backpacking permit in my entire life. It was for the Pacific Crest Trail in 2020. I was an anxious wreck leading up […]