Outdoor 101

This article provides tips on how to be an ally to people of color in the outdoors and provide a safe, welcoming environment.

How to Be an Ally to People of Color in the Outdoors

Ready to start hiking but not sure where to start? Read our tips for finding the best beginner hikes near you.

How to Choose a Hiking Trail: Tips Before Heading Out

Planning a road trip but worried about money? These cheap road trip tips will help you budget without skimping on good times or adventure.

Cheap Road Trip Tips: How to Save Money on the Road

Learn where and how to find free campsites on your next trip with this list of the best websites, apps & maps for finding dispersed camping.

How to Find Free Campsites for Car Camping & Van Life

Curious about van life? Learn how to live in a van with tips on van conversions, downsizing, making money as a van lifer, and more.

Van Life 101: How-To Guide for Living in a Van

Brush up on your outdoor ethics and learn best practices for your adventures with the basic guidelines of Leave No Trace principles.

The 7 Leave No Trace Principles & How to Follow Them

Beginner woman skier stopped at the top of a ski run

15 Beginner Skier Tips for Adults Learning How to Ski

Four people sitting side-by-side bundled up in warm gear and sleeping bags on a cold weather camping trip

22 Cold Weather Camping Tips for Staying Warm

Don't let your fear of being dirty keep you inside. Here are my top camping tips for women to keep you feeling fresh & clean on the road.

Camping Tips For Women: How to Stay Fresh & Clean on the Road

Hit the road with this solo road trip planning guide for women traveling alone including how to plan, what to pack, and tips for staying safe.

Solo Road Trip Planning Guide: Tips for Traveling Alone

Hiker standing at lookout on hike during fall foliage season in New England

What to Wear Hiking in Fall

A healthy amount of fear is normal but not when it is holding you back from getting outside and having an adventure! Here are our tips and advice for how to overcome fears of the outdoors.

8 Most Common Outdoor Fears and How to Overcome Them

Plan an epic car camping trip with this complete beginner guide including tips for finding campsites, gear, cooking, what to pack, and more.

Car Camping 101: Complete Beginners Guide

Learn what to wear hiking for different weather conditions and get recommendations for the best female hiking apparel.

What to Wear Hiking: A Women’s Guide to Outdoor Apparel

Group of hikers on a trail in Colorado with views of meadows, snow-capped peaks and forest

Trail Etiquette 101: The Basic Rules of Hiking

Have you let your fear of hiking alone keep you indoors? Conquer those fears on your first solo hike with these tips to stay safe & feel confident.

Hiking Alone: Solo Hiking Benefits and Safety Tips

Just getting your feet wet with hiking? Here's some essential hiking 101 tips for beginners to help you hit the trail with confidence - from hydration to the gear you do & don't need to how to pick a trail.

Hiking 101: How to Start Hiking for Beginners

What is cryptobiotic soil and why is it so important? Learn everything you need to know to protect this biological soil crust in the desert.

A Desert Hiker’s Guide to Cryptobiotic Soil: Don’t Bust the Crust!

The best tips for how to avoid tick bites while hiking, including which ticks to watch out for and where; plus how to prevent tick bites on your dog.

How to Avoid Ticks While Hiking

Not familiar with the rules of a good soak? Here are our best tips for hot springs etiquette including how to handle noise, nudity, and more.

A Practical Guide to Hot Springs Etiquette

If you've ever been lost while hiking, you know it's a scary thing....but you shouldn't let the fear of getting lost hold you back. In our new blog post, we share essentials tips and tools you need to become a skilled navigator.

How to Avoid Getting Lost While Hiking

Topo graphic map laid out on a table

How to Read A Topographic Map

Heading to a high elevation? Learn how to recognize altitude sickness symptoms & get our tips to avoid and prevent altitude sickness while hiking & traveling.

How to Prevent Altitude Sickness While Hiking at Elevation

Hiking foot pain is not just annoying it's fairly common. We'll share our favorite exercises to keep your feet and muscles happy on the trail.

Eliminating Hiking Foot Pain: Foot Rehab for the Outdoor Enthusiast

Prevent dangerous wildlife encounters. Learn wildlife safety tips & what to do if you are attacked by a bear, snake, mountain lion or moose while hiking.

Wildlife Safety Tips & How to Prevent Dangerous Encounters

What are Rock Cairns & Why You Shouldn’t Build Them

What are Rock Cairns & Why You Shouldn’t Build Them