I recently met someone who asked me if I could pick one walk from my book for someone who had never been to Denver before, which one would it be? That’s a hard question! The 32 walks in the second edition of Walking Denver range...
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Sunshine. Water and waves. Blue skies and mild temperatures. San Diego is a perfect destination all year round for hikers. But come springtime, it's absolutely spectacular. Folks who visit San Diego want to pack up and move there forever, and residents pat themselves on the...
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We got to spend some time with the National Forest Foundation during Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show in Colorado back in January, and we had a realization—they're awesome! The unsung heroes of the outdoors. The group of people who work tirelessly to protect over 193...
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We smell another long weekend ahead! Well, maybe we smell the fresh air and smoky campfire and sizzling backcountry bacon. Which all smells like long weekends! The Inland Empire in Southern California is home to California's best and most diverse hiking south of the Sierra Nevada....
Read MoreDowntown Denver has evolved into a foodie haven so you don’t have to walk far for a cocktail and a memorable bite. Along the way, you can see just how much the city has embraced the past and the future. Make your way west on 14th...
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We are so excited to be in Denver and spend the week exploring a new city! We're also lucky to have Mindy Sink, author of the upcoming new edition of Walking Denver, acting as our personal tour guide this week. Here are Mindy's walking suggestions if...
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At first glance, the Anza-Borrego Desert Region can seem like a barren stretch of land, boring in comparison to the oceanside trails of San Diego or the lung-searing hikes in the Sierra. But these 1 million acres are home to endless recreational activities in California's...
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Few things excite a ski bum more than being able to play in the powder all 12 months of the year. And thanks to a banner snowfall year, Mount Shasta has almost* been able to deliver year-round skiing. *Ski season on Mount Shasta is officially over....
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Dear Salt Lake City, Thank you. Thank you for generously hosting Outdoor Retailer Summer and Winter Market for the past 22 years. Thank you for your overwhelming kindness and generosity. Thank you for embracing the outdoor industry and making us feel at home. Thank you for putting...
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Few people aspire to hike the PCT in Southern California in summer. Thru-hikers are long gone, focused on snow-melt in the Sierras and reaching Canada by September. Wildfire season is settling in, causing trails—and the roads leading to them—to close at a moment’s notice. And it’s...
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