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LEAVE NO TRACE: MANAGING HUMAN WASTE OUTDOORS
This is a story about poop. It’s about the principles of Leave No Trace camping not changing exactly, but evolving in the way we need to apply them. Because we are loving our wild places to death by treating them like giant toilets.
5 WAYS TO BE A CLEANER BACKCOUNTRY CAMPER
While backcountry trip planning quickly conjures up a long list of questions (How much food do I need? What equipment should I bring? Is the weather going to cooperate?), very rarely do they circle back to our impact on nature.
ALL EXPERT TIPS FROM MSR
5 Awesome Alternatives to Ski Resorts This Winter
Let’s face it: resort skiing can be great, but it’s not for everyone (or the planet). With single-day lift tickets cracking the $200 mark and mile-long parking and lift lines...
5 Awesome Alternatives to Ski Resorts This Winter
Let’s face it: resort skiing can be great, but it’s not for everyone (or the planet). With single-day lift tickets cracking the $200 mark and mile-long parking and lift lines...
Best Gifts for the Outdoors Under 1 Pound
Gearheads can be hard to shop for (speaking for the many gearheads at MSR, including myself). But generally, if you choose a gear gift that’s light and high-quality you’ll hit...
Best Gifts for the Outdoors Under 1 Pound
Gearheads can be hard to shop for (speaking for the many gearheads at MSR, including myself). But generally, if you choose a gear gift that’s light and high-quality you’ll hit...
How Much Does a Thru-Hike of the Appalachian Tr...
When I first heard about the Appalachian Trail, I knew it’d be a tremendous undertaking. But I had no idea how to quantify it. With very little backcountry experience, I...
How Much Does a Thru-Hike of the Appalachian Tr...
When I first heard about the Appalachian Trail, I knew it’d be a tremendous undertaking. But I had no idea how to quantify it. With very little backcountry experience, I...
Shoulder Season Bikepacking in Europe
Spring and autumn should not be ignored for cycle travel. There's a real joy and satisfaction that you can find with “out-of-season” travel that you'll never get if you think...
Shoulder Season Bikepacking in Europe
Spring and autumn should not be ignored for cycle travel. There's a real joy and satisfaction that you can find with “out-of-season” travel that you'll never get if you think...
Why Rest Days Matter
The ache in my toes was subtle at first. I came off of a multi-pitch climb in California, unlaced my shoes and noticed a new tenderness in my joints. But...
Why Rest Days Matter
The ache in my toes was subtle at first. I came off of a multi-pitch climb in California, unlaced my shoes and noticed a new tenderness in my joints. But...
What Hikers Should Know About Toxic Algae Blooms
You may or may not have heard of toxic algae blooms. If you have, it may have been something related to local beaches, including warnings not to swim or harvest...
What Hikers Should Know About Toxic Algae Blooms
You may or may not have heard of toxic algae blooms. If you have, it may have been something related to local beaches, including warnings not to swim or harvest...