Through some trial and error, both hiking and hunting, I’ve learned a few key tricks for staying toasty on the coldest days. Here are my favorites, which I use all the time and which just carried me through my best deer season ever.
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Chalk Bags Aren’t Just for Chalk
A chalk bag is a great place to carry emergency essentials when you're climbing. It’s always there, rarely forgotten, and often has room to stash some critical gear. Here’s what I put in mine.
Navigation Games and Social Distancing
Land navigation is an easily lost skill that requires deliberate practice to remain proficient. It is a skill that is amenable to practicing during these times of social distancing as well as on rainy days.
Swipe Right: The Top Dating Apps for the Outdoor Enthusiast
As our fun, young generation explores this crazy world today, we all share that one desire—meeting our outdoor partner in crime. You know that guy or girl who will rip down Sidewinder at Kingdom Trails and join you for that dawn patrol at your favorite ski hill on the next pow day. But we all come to the same crossroad: how do you meet these awesome people?
Winter Prep
Is winter here already? It sure seems like it. The Black Dike has been climbed. The Sherby and the Cog have been skied. Wildcat and Killington are both open. And while some of our favorite places aren’t quite “in” yet, here’s a few of the things we’re thinking about as we transition from bikes and climbing shoes to skis and crampons.
Tips For Beating the Heat
Heat waves suck! Since this one is sticking around for a few more days, here are a few ways to stay active without getting beat by the heat.
First Aid Matters
When most people think of getting outside, their minds turn to flying down a backcountry bowl, cruising epic single track, appreciating the view from a classic peak, or sending a five-star route. But, the truth is, these sports are dangerous and injuries do happen. Here are 5 tips to follow so that you’re prepared for the inevitable.
How to Wash a Climbing Rope
The last several weeks at Tuesday Night Climbing, I’ve gotten an earful about how “dirty” my climbing ropes are. Of course, the earfuls were well-deserved as my ropes were, to put it mildly, dirty. The key word there, though, is were, as earlier this week I decided to solve the problem. I washed the ropes. In case you’ve never done it, here’s how to wash a climbing rope in 7 easy steps.
An Introduction to Top Roping
Climbers looking to start climbing on their own outside often have two common questions: how do I build a top rope anchor and what equipment is required to set up a top rope? Although there are many ways to build an anchor for top roping, my preferred method is to use a static line to create a master point with two solid anchor points. Here’s how to build one in four easy steps.
Spades’ Tips for the First Bike Ride of the Season
It’s riding season, and even though I rode through the winter, others among us—like Doug—are just cleaning the cobwebs off their mountain bikes. For Doug, and everyone else like him, here are ten tips to ensure that your first ride of the season comes up aces.
Tips for Becoming a Skinning Star
When most people think of backcountry skiing, their minds turn to flying down a backcountry bowl or gliding through glades; but, the truth is, self-powered skiers spend far more time going uphill than down. To make the most of your time spent going uphill—and to hopefully spend a little less time doing so—follow these tips to become a skin track superstar.