To climb rocks: Use your feet. Despite what you may have seen in Cliffhanger, or…
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How I Learned to Stop Worrying And Love The Strava
I was hesitant to try Strava at first: Everybody’s heard about some jackass who almost…
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The Shortcut Is: There Is No Shortcut
Here’s something that didn’t happen: Tommy Caldwell, in the days following the first ascent of…
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10 Basic Rules For Adventure
Earlier this year, my book Surviving the Great Outdoors came out, representing about 12 years’…
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Chocolate Spokes: A Film About Bicycles
In early 2013, I walked into a tiny bike shop called Chocolate Spokes in Denver’s…
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Fake Merit Badges For Real Outdoor Achievements
Because we all deserve a little recognition for doing things well out there. —Brendan More…
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Dear New Guy At The Climbing Gym:
Dear New Guy At The Climbing Gym, or lady running around the track at the…
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Announcing A New Book: The Great Outdoors: A User’s Guide
Today, I get to share something that some wonderful people and I have been working…
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The Closest You Can Get To Flying
I got a new bike a couple weeks ago, and if I do say so…
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Celebrating 5 Years Of Semi-Rad: 25 Favorite Quotes
Five years ago this week, I started this blog, hoping a few people might read…
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The 12 Types Of Bike Commuters
Everyone knows there are two kinds of people in this world, but did you know…
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Some Of My Best Friends Have Been Bicycles
I walked up the stairs at my apartment building last Friday morning, five $20 bills…
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Shout Out To Old Bikes
A couple Saturdays ago, I got this e-mail from my friend Lee: Would you or…
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Here Is A List Of Fun Things You Can Do On Your Bicycle
1. Jump it off something 2. Put foot pegs on the back and give a…
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Anatomy Of A Sandbag
We all have that friend who may need a little encouraging to do something they’re…
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Is Your Adventure Story Epic Enough?
Do you find yourself reading stories about adventures in outdoor magazines and websites and feeling…
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11 Truths About Riding Bicycles
Did you know you don’t have to wear lycra to ride a bicycle? That’s right.…
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How To Be A Terrible Adventure Partner
Sometimes, when you invite a new friend out skiing, biking, climbing, or backpacking, it goes…
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Utahlorado: An Idea For A Mega-State Of Awesomeness
Dear states of Utah and Colorado: Hey, so you know what would be cool? If…
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Dear Helmets:
Dear helmets: You guys are my favorite hats. Sure, other headwear may be more stylish,…
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Are You Coming Off The Couch?
Do you ever say “yes” to a bike ride, day of climbing, run, ski day,…
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How To Climb A Hill
I was in the audience during a presentation at the Green Mountain College Adventure Education…
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Ouch Maps: Let People Know Where You Hurt
Ever had a co-worker give you a well-meaning slap on the back right where you…
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The Guy Who Puts The Fun Back In Fun
I jogged in my bike shoes with the couple hundred other riders down the dirt…
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Announcing A Revolutionary New MTB Wheel Size
THIS SUMMER. A REVOLUTIONARY NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE WHEEL SIZE. WILL TAKE THE WORLD BY STORM.…
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The Moments Before Your Big Moments
I got an email from Statigram the other day offering to collect my “best Instagram…
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Are You Addicted To Bike Porn?
It’s getting late on a weeknight as you sit in the dark in front of…
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