After many years of walking uphill in the Cascades, Katie now spends most of the year in Joshua Tree, California, where she works as a climbing guide and freelance writer. She loves connecting people with the outdoors, whether she’s coaching someone to trust their feet on their first rock climb or writing tips for navigating backcountry permit applications. REI member since 2010.
Time outside doesn’t have to be all about multi-day trips and far-out hikes. A visit to your local green space can be just as relaxing and, in some cases, a lot...
Training hard to send your next project? Don’t waste your effort by skipping recovery. Between every workout, your muscles and tendons need to rest and repair. ...
Can’t get enough of the vertical puzzles at your local climbing gym? Gear up with these bouldering basics and take your favorite sport outside.
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