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The Latest Outdoor Skills Blog Posts
A Season of Firsts: Conquering Fear
Fear can only paralyze us if we let it. Don’t let fear hold you back, learn to face it head on.
Winter Hiking for Beginners: What to Expect on the Frosty Trail
Don’t be sleazy this winter season. Learn the unspoken rules of the trail and have an awesome time outside in the snowy season. Here’s how.
Avoid Gaper-Dom with These 17 Mountain Slang Terms
Don’t sound like a gaper. Brush up on your mountain vocabulary and join the conversation.
Basic Tips for Hiking in the Snow for Not-So-Basic-Babes
Get in touch with your lady dirtbag and enjoy winter this season with these winter hiking tips.
The Complete Guide to Things to Do in Tayrona National Park, Colombia
Tayrona National park bosts stunning beauty. However, hiking through the jungle to the fantastic beaches certainly comes with its fair share of surprises
Leave No Trace Basics
Next time you go into the wild, use these tips to help mitigate your impact on the environment.
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If you’re looking for the best outdoor blog on internet, you’ve come to the right place. My mission as a full-time freelance writer for the outdoors and blogger is to give you the confidence and outdoor skills you need to have your dream adventure. These mega-important posts are not only some of the best resources for outdoor skills on the web, but they are loved by most loyal readers too!
5 Easy Steps for How to Get in Shape for Hiking and Backpacking
July 2, 2019
The 5-step way to get in shape for hiking and backpacking. Let’s get down and dirty with hiking fitness.
Car Camping 101: The Complete Guide to Camping for Beginners
May 19, 2019
New to car camping? Here’s everything you need to know, from planning, to gear, to how to poop in the woods.
The Ultimate Guide to Hiking
April 3, 2019
If you want to get outside, opt to take a hike. You don’t need a whole lot of fancy gear or knowledge to start hiking,
Backpacking Tips for Your First Wilderness Camping Adventure
March 20, 2019
Wanna backpack this summer? Start here.
Crag Like a Boss: Rock Climbing Crash Course for Beginners
September 30, 2018
Climb ON with this beginner guide to climbing. Learn how to get started, what gear you need and how to find climbing friends and more!
Winter Hiking for Beginners: What to Expect on the Frosty Trail
February 11, 2018
Don’t be sleazy this winter season. Learn the unspoken rules of the trail and have an awesome time outside in the snowy season. Here’s how.
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Budget-Friendly Hacks for the Ultimate Southwest Road Trip
Self-proclaimed road warrior here to give you the inside scoop on how to save that cash on your next road trip through the American Southwest.
Send It: How to Choose Beginner Climbing Gear That Lasts
To get started with rock climbing, you really don’t need to break the bank. A solid harness, a pair of shoes, a chalk bag and …
Crag Like a Boss: Rock Climbing Crash Course for Beginners
Climb ON with this beginner guide to climbing. Learn how to get started, what gear you need and how to find climbing friends and more!
Overcoming Injury in Mountaineering and Beyond
Injury sucks. But it doesn’t have to ruin your time outside with these helpful coping tips.
How to Overcome a Fear of Heights in Rock Climbing and Scrambling
Do heights make your shutter with fear? Read this.
9 Tips for Aspen Viewing in Colorado
Get the local scoop on how to enjoy the fall season in the Colorado Rockies.
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