We have made it to August, friends. We have survived most of the summer. Which means that depending on your location, you can already be sporting your puffy coat (Colorado) or impatiently waiting for football season and the chance to wear a sweater (Alabama). But. Overall...
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OK. We have now experienced one Outdoor Retailer Winter Market and one Summer Market in Denver. And there are definitely some noticeable differences. Not that one city is necessarily better or worse than the other. But after spending 22 years in one city and then moving...
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Welcome to Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Day 0! We are (im)patiently waiting for the Demo Experience to begin in just a few short hours in Commons Park, where we will be checking out the latest water sports gear, trying out some new snacks, and hopefully...
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You did it! You are the proud owner of a coveted permit to hike Half Dome later this season! You get to join the ranks of an esteemed group of people who have ascended the cables of this majestic rock. Now comes the planning process. Selecting...
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3 a.m. Alarm going off. Groan at ungodly hour. Reconsider life choices. Reconsider waking up and running. No. Must go run. Ugh. Slide out of bed. Struggle into clothes set out enthusiastically the night before. Stupid idea. Running is stupid. Sit down to put on socks....
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Leave No Trace recently released their new social media guidelines, asking outdoor enthusiasts to pause for a moment to think about the impact their social media post may have on the lands we love. The first guideline is "Tag thoughtfully," referring to the geotags (a link...
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Happy Fourth of July! An entire day to sleep late, eat traditional American food, relax, swim in bodies of water, and watch fireworks. So perfect! Except...
Read MoreSummer is the ideal time to load the family into the car and set off to explore a new national park. Shenandoah National Park, for example. Yet it can also be intimidating. Not only do you have to navigate a heavily-trafficked destination with hundreds of...
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It's Father's Day! Today is the day for dads. Every year, your family celebrates with Dad in the same way. He's happy, you're happy, everyone is happy. But listen. We know old habits die hard. Family traditions are sacred. However, times have changed and new rules have...
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There's no reason to mince words—hiking the John Muir Trail is hard! You're likely shuffling with your blistered feet, heavy pack, eyes glued to the ground below your feet. Fortunately, that ground is dotted in a spectacular rainbow of high alpine wildflowers! June and July are prime wildflower...
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