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Suzanne Downing

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Trail Sisters: Redefining the Outdoors for Women

For Gina Lucrezi, trail running with a group of women in Colorado, removing old barbed wire fence as a volunteer on public lands in Chaffe County and hosting marathons across the nation are commonplace. As the founder of Trail Sisters — an organization striving to…

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5 New Outdoorsy Books to Have on Your Radar for 2024

Whether you’re looking to expand your collection of outdoorsy books or looking for inspiring and practical reads, this curated list of books may help. These books cater to a variety of interests, such as budget camping to long-distance hiking, river adventures, wildlife encounters and trail…

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Top 3 Benefits to Wearing Wool in Warm Weather

When you’re gearing up to go outside in hot weather months, wool probably isn’t the first fabric you think of. Most people turn to synthetic tees made of polyester, nylon or rayon. But Merino wool and Alpine Merino wool (often referred to as just “Alpine…

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3 Outdoor Traditions That Are Still Popular Today

Sometimes it’s easy to forget the simple joys of outdoor exploration — especially in the digital age where screen access is abundant. But tucked away in the corners of history are outdoor pastimes you can rediscover or learn about for the first time. Traditional outdoor…

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How to Start a Campfire in Wind, Snow and Light Rain

When you’re camping, weather is unpredictable at times. The skills to start a fire in varying weather conditions are good to have. And having the right materials to build a fire can make or break your campfire. Whether you’re camping in a forest of pines,…

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