Yes, you read that headline correctly. Trolls. Any outdoor enthusiast should be well-versed in what to do if you encounter different wild animals. But rarely (or ever?) do we talk about the forest's most elusive and mischievous inhabitant—the troll. To be clear, we're not talking about...
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I spent a week in Norway over the holidays and became well-versed in the art of hygge. Hygge is actually a Danish term (Norwegians call it kos) but both words mean the same thing—creating a mood of coziness and comfort so that you can feel...
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There is a surge of popularity for hiking from inn-to-inn in Europe, and the same is true in California. Adventurers hike trails connecting coastal villages along the wild Pacific. They trek through the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains, along the serene beaches of Southern California, and...
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2019 sounds like a fantastic year to pack full of adventures. It is, after all, the 20th anniversary of when we all partied like it was 1999. So in honor of surviving Y2K all those years ago and today's current issues, you owe it to...
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In January 2018, I set a goal to complete Run Rabbit Run 100—a 100-mile trail race at high elevation in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. I trained harder than ever before. I ran more miles than ever before. I was ridiculously fit. And then, on race day,...
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We can all agree that making resolutions is trying at best, dejecting at worst. A fresh, exciting new year begins and we are full of ideas and aspirations and good intentions. So we make well-meaning resolutions. Ambitious goals. They’re great until it’s December again and...
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You made plans weeks ago to take part in First Day Hikes festivities with friends. Your plans had so much promise! Going to bed right after midnight and waking up at the crack of dawn, ready to tackle a new year and get a jump...
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Is it just us? How is 2018 already over? It feels like we were just at Denver’s first Outdoor Retailer, listening to Governor Hickenlooper welcoming us to his state. This past year was full of major wins for the outdoors (check out all these amazing...
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Speaking from experience, there is no better way to close out the year and ring in the new year than by going camping. Sure, you miss the ball dropping and the parties and the fancy outfits and big champagne toasts. But you can recreate most...
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Christmas is great, celebrating the holidays is great, being joyful is great. We condone it all. But we are not going to bury the lede or try to pretend we're not about to go all Grinch on you right now. There are right ways to celebrate...
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