How to Have Sex in a Tent
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February 9, 2017
You broached the subject of romantic camping on Valentine's Day. Your partner either hesitantly or enthusiastically agreed. So...
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How to Convince Your Partner That Camping is Fun
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February 5, 2017
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, which means you may or may not be scrambling for some last-minute ideas. Flowers, chocolate, and dinner reservations are all great, but rather...
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It All Started with a High-Altitude Cocktail Party
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January 30, 2017
Hang onto your party hats and hiking boots—2017 is the 50th anniversary of Wilderness Press! In this digital world full of apps, we are the elusive silver fox of the outdoor publishing world—darting in and out of the trees, climbing mountains, swimming in alpine lakes, and...
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How to Snag a Permit for Mount Whitney
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January 23, 2017
The most likely stumbling point during the planning stage is getting a permit to enter the Mount Whitney Zone. Between May 1 and November 1, trailhead quotas are in effect and permits are required for both day hikes and overnight backpacking trips. The catch is that all permits for both...
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Behind the Scenes of Outdoor Retailer 2017
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January 19, 2017
The week after Outdoor Retailer is always bittersweet. It’s nice to sit still and sleep in your own bed, but it’s sad to be away from inspiring, like-minded people. And the cool new products. And the parties. And the adoptable puppies. If you followed along with...
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Visit Wilderness Press at Outdoor Retailer
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January 9, 2017
Greetings from Outdoor Retailer Winter Market! Wilderness Press is excited as always to spend a week playing in the snowy Wasatch Mountains, hanging out with friends, and showing off our newest guidebooks. We will be in booth #32058—in the middle of all the fun in the main...
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How to Make the Most of Your Time at Outdoor Retailer
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January 6, 2017
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—Outdoor Retailer Winter Market! The Wasatch is covered in a blanket of snow, the attendees are sporting knit hats and plaid shirts, and all the newest winter gear is on display. Whether this will be your first or your fifth...
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Trips in 2017 to Feed Your Wanderlust
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January 2, 2017
Happy 2017, fellow adventurers! Can we all agree to take a collective sigh of relief and vow to make this year better than the last? Breathe in the mountain air, breathe out the doldrums of 2016. If you haven’t already started, now is a great time...
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The History of the Arizona Scenic Trail
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December 28, 2016
The Arizona Trail (AZT), one of only 11 official National Scenic Trails in the country, is an 800-plus-mile stretch, spanning north-south from the US-Mexico border to Utah. Along the way, a diverse population of hikers, backpackers, cyclists, trail runners, trail builders, nature enthusiasts, cross-country skiers,...
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Spending Thanksgiving on the Trails
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November 23, 2016
Last week, we shared how Wilderness Press will #OptOutside on Black Friday by shutting down our website for the day while we all spend time outdoors. We invited our authors to join us, REI, and other industry leaders and were met with a resounding "YES!" Here are...
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