Beginner-friendly tips for gold prospecting, including getting started panning, where to find gold, protective clothing, equipment needed to get started, and strategies to find gold dust. Head to a nearby creek or buy a bag of paydirt and excavate!
Read MoreRisk assessment and decision making tips and advice for backpackers in a high snow year on the PCT, JMT, or CDT in the Sierra and San Juan mountains for group travel
Read MoreA panel of Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail and Continental Divide Trail thru-hikers who backpacked in big snow years share their tips on gear, safety, planning, and morale
Read MoreTips, gear, and safety for thru-hiking in a high snow year on the PCT, JMT, or CDT in the Sierra and San Juan mountains, as recommended by a wilderness pro
Read MoreVideo recording of a live event with Syren Nagakyrie founder of Disabled Hikers and author of The Disabled Hikers Guidebook to Western Washington and Oregon
Read MoreBackpacking tips and advice for how to go on your first overnight backpacking trip, including a food and gear checklist and how to find a trail and campsite
Read MoreEncuentra nuestros consejos sobre cómo planificar un viaje de mochilero exitoso. Elija el área adecuada, elija su equipo, y tenga un plan en caso de emergencia.
Read MoreA beginner’s guide to full-time truck camper RV road tripping for a national park adventure: route apps, packing list, campground and boondocking safety tips
Read MoreHow to complete a century ride! Tips on getting into cycling, base training, nutrition, route planning, gear, outfitting a bike, and more. Set goals for long-duration, low-intensity rides for your first 100-miler or 100-km cycling training plans.
Read MoreDrive stress-free on your very own solo road trip! You can take the scenic route, plan stops, and prepare your vehicle (and playlists) with total freedom. See also our packing list and road trip tips on planning, budgeting, and preparation.
Read MoreLearn more about the theraputic practice of forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku. Originating in Japan, this immersive practice consists of leisurely walks through forest environments to help with relaxation, consciousness, and mind-body connection.
Read MoreThese beginner-friendly yoga poses help hikers and backpackers stretch, balance, and create space in the body.
Poses such as the thunderbolt, downward-facing dog, tree pose, etc. can help with practice, warm-up, and recovery when venturing outdoors.
Car camping is a great way to practice overnight trips; it's much easier to return home or relocate than when backpacking. For more on where to start, read our beginner-friendly step-by-step guide, camping tips, and checklist for your first campout!
Read MoreWhether the thought of hiking solo excites or scares you, these solo hiking tips from a professional self-defense instructor will prepare you for a successful solo hike. Make sure to research the trail, share your plan, and know your limits.
Read MoreAll adventurers once took their first steps in the outdoors. You too can develop your skills by starting small and starting early. Pack the essentials, check the weather, and start enjoying nature on your way to becoming an experienced hiker.
Read More¡Llamando a todos los campistas principiantes! Aquí está nuestra guía llena de consejos sobre cómo navegar su primer viaje de campamento exitoso. Recuerde traer su filtro de agua, equipo básico y otros elementos esenciales para su aventura.
Read MoreAcuerdate que todos los aventureros dieron un primer paso y es sólo cuestión de desarrollar fortalezas poco a poco. A continuación, ofrecemos pistas de como disfrutar los espacios al aire libre y a la vez ir aumentando tus habilidades de exploración.
Read MoreHere’s our ultramarathon crewing and pacing checklists, with advice on how to support ultramarathon runners. Learn more about pace-setting, pacing strategy, and what you should have in your ultra running crew bag to get you to the finish line.
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