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how to conquer fear

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.
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winter hiking

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.
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Mountaineering slang

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.
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Winter Hiking tips

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.
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Best beach in tayrona national park

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
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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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stay warm while winter hiking

Stay Warm Outside: How to Not to Freeze Your Ass Off this Winter

Winter got you feeling like a popsicle? Get toasty with these winter hacks.
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southwest desert road trip

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.
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Best Climbing gear

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 ...
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beginner climbing tips

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!
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dealing with a knee injury as a hiker

Overcoming Injury in Mountaineering and Beyond

Injury sucks. But it doesn't have to ruin your time outside with these helpful coping tips.
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how to deal with a fear of heights when climbing

How to Overcome a Fear of Heights in Rock Climbing and Scrambling

Do heights make your shutter with fear? Read this.
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Meg aka Fox is a 30-something who's born to explore. Toddler mom, queer, and neuro-spicy her favorite things to do are climb in the alpine and camp in the desert. Her mission is to get you out on your greatest adventure.

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