The Campfire Doesn’t Care Who You Voted For There’s something profoundly democratic about a campfire. The flames don’t check your voter registration before warming your hands. The stars overhead don’t care if you lean left or right. And the ground beneath your tent...
There are several types of people in the world, and for each one of these types they have a different definition of camping. However, trying to fit so many different beliefs under one interpretation would be like nicknaming Hilary Clinton “Honest Abe.” No matter...
Love at First Drop If you’ve ever asked yourself what is canyoneering, picture a mix of hiking, rappelling, swimming, climbing, and sliding through slot canyons with varying levels of danger and regret. It’s type-2 fun wrapped in sunburn and sand—basically an...
One of the most frustrating things, for many outdoor enthusiasts, is finding someone to adventure with. The only thing worse is finding a replacement for a former adventuring partner. Here are five great options to help you meet a new adventuring partner. Facebook...
Over the past couple decades, corporate America has ushered in a new era of management training. On some level, almost every business has some type of team-building activity for upper management employees and occasionally regular ones. Its aim is to enhance social...
I was in 5th grade when I first heard about the controversy surrounding the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell. My teacher was an old scraggly man who appearance-wise reminded me of Mr. Burns from the Simpsons. He mentioned how people complained about building the Glen...
For many people, exercise is one of the most boring, non-appealing things you can possibly do. Some people just drive by the gym, and they build up a sweat. For other people, the gym is an addiction, a place of solace. The gym helps them focus and unwind. But...
Industry Events vs. Real Dirt Every January, headlines out of Denver buzz with phrases like “reimagining outdoor experience” or “next-gen gear innovation.” Meanwhile, real adventurers, the ones actually scrubbing sand off their boots and duct-taping maps to...
Review of the Konjoun Socks The Konjoun sock has become almost impossible to avoid. It’s plastered all over social media and marketed aggressively—almost like those endlessly repeated YouTube ads for mobile games. The “Super Sock” itself is designed with individual...
In a move that will rekindle memories of the 2002 Winter Olympics and showcase Utah's enduring winter sports legacy, Salt Lake City has been awarded the Winter Olympics for 2034. Even though this has been anticipated for a long time. This historic decision marks the...
Love at First Drop If you’ve ever asked yourself what is canyoneering, picture a mix of hiking, rappelling, swimming, climbing, and sliding through slot canyons with varying levels of danger and regret. It’s type-2 fun wrapped in sunburn and sand—basically an...