Outdoors
The 15 Best Campgrounds in the West
Finding a worthy campsite is a lot more involved than just showing up at the nearest KOA off the freeway.
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OutdoorsDitching GPS for a Topo Map and Compass
Darran Wells, who wrote the book on wilderness navigation (literally), lends his wisdom on navigation sans GPS, from topographic maps to the North Star.
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OutdoorsCamping Tips and Tricks from True Outdoorsmen
Camping’s best little secrets — or “camping hacks” — come from the experts.
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OutdoorsMinimalist or Not, Camping Light Is Worth the Effort
You don’t have to replace your propane stove with a soda can to get the most out of minimalist camping.
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OutdoorsSimple Conservation Tips from Leave No Trace’s Education Director
Six tips from a Leave No Trace expert reveal how the little things in outdoor pursuits can make a big difference for the environment.
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OutdoorsHard-Earned Luxury at 11,000 Feet
There are 34 huts throughout Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, making up what is considered one of the most impressive networks of backcountry shelters outside of Europe.
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OutdoorsFrom Woodworking Novices to Canoe Paddle Pros
Sanborn Canoe Company has quickly become one of the darlings of the outdoor industry.
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OutdoorsCamping in California’s Underexplored Channel Islands
If it gets any more exotic than a semi-deserted National Park out in the Pacific run by friendly yet mischievous foxes, Will McGough would sure like to know about it.
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OutdoorsSki the Silk Road with 40 Tribes
Interested in hunting down the wildest, farthest-flung mountains in search of unexplored lines and fresh powder? Try Kyrgyzstan.
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OutdoorsClimb Grand Teton in a Weekend, Here’s How
Climbing Grand Teton with Exum Mountain Guides is akin to taking a lap around Monte Carlo in a Ferrari with Michael Schumacher.
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OutdoorsAre Battery-Powered Gloves Worth the Price?
GP contributor Peter Koch wore the Outdoor Research Lucent Heated Gloves all winter long, skiing, shoveling snow, running, fat biking and walking in temps well below zero to see if they actually work.
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OutdoorsHiking the Alps, Sans Huts
Dan had mentioned his novel idea before our summer trip to Switzerland: we’d go backpacking, in the Alps — no huts. Bring your sleeping bags and bivy sacks, he said.
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Outdoors10 Reasons You Should Vacation in Scotland
From hiking the Speyside Way to mountain biking in Torridon, Scotland is the land of outdoor adventure.