Who else remembers the innocuous day they finally had the epiphany: “I’m
ready for a dog.” Cautionary articles and friends like to remind us of
things like, “Dogs are a lot of responsibility,” “You’ll experience a
serious lifestyle shift,” and “They’re pretty expensive.” But those
that already have a four-legged adventure buddy of their own will tell you
that the responsibility and expense ar
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/This list was published as part of Women in the Wild 2018. It has been
updated for 2019 with additional titles./
Picture this: You've just returned to your camp after a long day of
adventuring with some of your closest friends in the most incredible
wilderness.
Those who find themselves traveling often, whether for work or personal
enjoyment, understand that venturing to other locales can make it hard to
stick to routines that are more environmentally sound.
If you’ve spent any time poking around Outdoor Project or perusing our
articles, you get it: we’re unabashedly, wholeheartedly dog people. Even
the greatest adventure on our bucket list is rendered all the sweeter when we
get to do it alongside an ecstatic furry companion.
The way of the winter warrior
It’s the pre-dawn hours, and you roll out of bed to fire up the truck with
plans to sneak in early morning turns before work. The stage is set for an
amazing day with overnight accumulation that continues to drop as you barrel
down the highway to first tracks with friends.
Different situations call for different gear, and it is important to adapt
your packing to the circumstances. Preplanning for a photo-focused trip can
include thinking about the terrain and photo opportunities to optimize
equipment selection, but it also includes bringing the supporting gear to
keep the day fun and safe.
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/*IMPORTANT: *You should always carry an avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe
when traveling in avalanche terrain, and you should know how to use them.
Backcountry travel requires an acceptance of the risks involved (avalanches
are not the only danger), and it implies a willingness to take responsibility
for educating yourself about these dangers and ways to mitigate them.
The season for floating is upon us, and with every passing day of full sun
and summer heat, more compelling becomes the idea of wandering down to the
river with a kayak, canoe, raft, inner tube, or pool noodle. The calm, cool
waters and constantly changing scenery are perfect companions to a summer
day, but don’t forget to prepare.
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Mountain biking is amazing partly because it allows you to get way out into
the beautiful backcountry. This also means you can find yourself high and dry
with a grueling walk back to the rig if you’re not adequately prepared.
Packing a couple of tools and having some basic trailside maintenance skills
will go a long way in helping you be ready for anything out on the trails.
As the warm hues and musty ambience of our favorite trails in fall are slowly
buried under a blanket of snow, we trade hiking boots for snowshoes, wide
brim hats for beanies, and celebratory beers for hot toddies.
