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Diversify Vanlife: The Movement to Make Vanlife Inclusive and Diverse
Vanlife is often glamorized in the media, and while it may seem like an appealing, easy-living lifestyle, it’s still a major life decision for most people.
Is the outdoors really inclusive?
A perspective on growing up in a remote town near the Andes in Argentina where safety issues and lack of resources meant experiencing the great outdoors was not accessible. 25 yrs later living in Europe and facing judgement on a lack of experience and comfort with being "outdoorsy."
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5 Tips for Plus-Size Hikers
For anyone, hiking can be challenging and amazing all at the same time. From rough trails to rolling hills to massive mountains to caves and low valleys there are so many options and so many beautiful views that come along with it. I believe that everyone should have this experience, including plus-size people!
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A Guide to Low-Waste Backpacking
In this post, we break down how to plan and prepare for a 3-day, low-waste backcountry backpacking trip. By following our guide you’ll feel more organized, confident, and less overwhelmed with the process as you plan for your next adventure. And the best part, you can feel good knowing you’re being proactive in taking responsibility to keep our treasured places clean and natural.
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Best Places for Sustainable Travel to Reset for the New Year
Written in partnership with bloggers Jules and Christine of Don't Forget to Move The New Year is the perfect time to travel. While most people are hermitting after the holidays, you can actually score some awesome travel deals during January and February. It can also be incredibly therapeutic to start off the new year (and a new decade!) with travel. Taking a New Year’s trip can instill a sense of excitement to what is normally a dreary time of year (if you live in the Northern hemisphere). More than that, it can help you reset after what is inevitably a...
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10 of the Best Hikes in the US for Fire Fall Foliage
To most people, the Fall season means leaves turning bright red and orange, the weather becoming more brisk and chilled, and the holiday season looming closer and closer by the day. But for nature-lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, Fall also means soaking up the final moments of adventure and outdoor fun before the below zero weather and fleeting daylight take over in the Winter months. Fall is the perfect time to explore new hiking spots and feed your drive for the outdoors before Winter settles in. And if you don’t know where to explore, we’ve come up with a list of...
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