This paddle season, master guides and instructors at Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC), Ashville, NC will be wearing Kokatat’s Maximus Prime PFD. The partnership is an important milestone in the company’s paddling education and safety initiatives. “NOC is one of the premier destinations for paddling instruction,…
Read More »
Austrian BASE jumper Maria Steinmayr, 22, was participating in the BASE Jump Extreme World Championships on June 7 when she launched off the roof of the Gran Hotel Bali in Benidorm, Spain. From a height of 525 feet above ground, Steinmayr’s parachute malfunctioned and she…
Read More »
Communicating something to people–bringing empathy to the world in some way. That was what fueled Libby March to become a photojournalist. “I decided to be a photographer around my senior year of high school. I’d spent my teen years thinking I wanted to write, but…
Read More »
Once you’ve acquired some basic water sport skills from snorkeling and acquired your SCUBA certification, it’s time to get serious about finding great places to get underwater. Here’s five of my top picks. Australia: Home to the Great Barrier Reef, this is one of the…
Read More »
Depending on which type of mountain biking you’re interested in, a different set of skills will need to be learned for each. When focused on basic trail riding first, riders are able to learn the basics of the sport that can transition them into more…
Read More »
“Fail to prepare, prepare to fail,” so the old cliché goes–and it’s never truer than when you’re exploring the countryside. Set out for a mountain or trail walk without making sure you’re ready for whatever nature and the elements can throw at you, and you…
Read More »
Cyclops, an innovator in personal and field lighting solutions introduces the new Apollo XP Hi-Output Flashlight/Lantern for multiple purposes. The Apollo XP is ideal for any situation; you can use it as a handheld mini-spotlight featuring a magnifier beam or convert to a lantern for…
Read More »
This will not be the first time seasoned hiker Josh Garrett will hike the 2,655-mile trail from Mexico to Canada, but this time he’s doing it for reasons extending beyond personal accomplishment. Garrett, a 30-year-old track coach and exercise physiology professor at Santa Monica College,…
Read More »
If SCUBA diving seems too intense, learning the foundation of snorkeling is a perfect starting point that can provide recreational entertainment while you’re on vacation. If more serious water sports are your desired activities, beginning with snorkeling can put you well on your way to…
Read More »
Before setting out travel backpacking, no matter where you’re going to be gone for a week or several months, check out our tips for ways to save money. Spending too much on travel, food, or housing are sure ways to damper your mood and add…
Read More »
Thank you for confirming your subscription. Here are some stories you may have missed.
Your Privacy Choices
The