Ashley Brown is a writer and backpacker who fell deeply in love with the Pacific Northwest at age 12. Her favorite book growing up was My Side of the Mountain. In 2015 she completed a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. Her feet twitch when she sleeps. REI Member since 2014.
These days, there is an alpine touring (AT) binding for every type of backcountry skier, including those who want one binding that does it all. Whether you’re a...
As an avid backpacker, the discovery of snowshoeing thrilled me. When it comes to cold-weather activities, it’s tough to beat the silence of the woods and the f...
Athlete Melise Edwards achieves more than most humans in a typical 24-hour day. In addition to being a sponsored rock climber, she’s a dedicated neuroscience re...
“Glamping” has emerged as the buzziest of buzzwords in the outdoors. Camping itself has always existed on a spectrum, from minimalists sleeping in remote wilder...
Some of the best hiking companions have four legs.
Before your pup sets paw on a trail, ask yourself if they’re really a good candidate for spending a night ou...
A nomadic lifestyle offers freedom and spontaneity, but it’s much more enjoyable when you aren’t reliant on fast food for sustenance. You might be surprised by ...
Far from overcast Seattle, east of the Columbia River, sits the community of Ephrata, Washington. And just outside the small town, twenty miles of singletrack a...
With so much great gear out there, it can sometimes be difficult to choose—turning to the experts is a good way to get help. With decades of outdoor experience ...
The beauty of cycling is its accessibility. A bike, whether it’s old or new, cheap or expensive, is freedom on two wheels. Kitting out your bike doesn’t have to...
It’s time to jump on your bike and head out on an adventure. Bikepacking is a great way to explore new places, with the freedom to travel on roads, gravel or si...
The allure of winter camping is strong. Snow blankets the landscape, creating a quiet and picturesque wonderland and freeing you from the constraints of a trail...
