Other Horns Of Switzerland (Besides The Matterhorn)
byI was in Zermatt last week and was fortunate to gaze upon the incredible Matterhorn, at the south end of town, on posters and…
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Who’s Better At Backpacking, Bears Or Humans? A Chart
byFor more charts and doodles like this, follow me on Instagram at @semi_rad —Brendan
Zen And The Art Of Not Packing Shit You Don’t Need
byI once packed a can of chili ten miles into the backcountry. It weighed 15 ounces and it only contained 560 calories—about as much…
Hiking Meetup Groups You Probably Shouldn’t Join
byLOCAL SINGLES HIKING GROUP So, are you single? So are we! And we’re always looking for more attractive, fit, single folks to join our…
How To Tell People At The Gym You’re Not Climbing The Dawn Wall This Year
byNowadays, every time you’re at the climbing gym, people are coming up to you and asking, “So, are you climbing the Dawn Wall this…
Summer Is Here And We Will Sweat Without Shame
byThat’s right. I know, it’s hot outside, and perhaps if I took a Lyft to meet you for coffee or lunch, I might not…
10 Animal Twitter Accounts That Will Improve Your Life
byThere’s a lot of stuff on social media that can be a huge bummer. Fortunately, the animal kingdom has provided some inspiration for social…
The Story Of The First Ascent
byYou think that last pitch was tough? Do you know about the first ascent of this climb? Well, you’re in luck. I can tell…
Learning To Be Funny
byProbably every other time my friend Lee and I came to the end of an approach hike at the base of a climb, dropped…
20 Things That Take Longer Than Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold’s Ascent of the Nose Took
byOn June 6, Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold broke the speed record for climbing The Nose of El Capitan, a 3,000-foot route that takes…
Dream Big, Work Hard, Be Kind: A Message For 2018
byLast week, I gave the address at the commencement ceremony for the Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning. It was a great exercise in…
The People-Pleaser’s Plan For Climbing A Mountain
byHey, I was wondering if you might want to go climbing this weekend? I think it’ll be really fun—if you’re up for it. I…
Nature As An Airbnb: A Review
byFor a quick getaway last weekend, my friends and I planned a three-night stay in nature. Nature is not listed as an Airbnb rental…
Kanye West Tweets With Photos Of Bears
byMashing up Kanye West’s tweets with New Yorker cartoons has been done before (in 2010 here and a few weeks ago here), with wonderful…
For Sale: Palatial Mountain Getaway
byLocation, location, location! This one-bedroom is close to nothing. Step inside the 29-square-foot ripstop nylon palace and say hello to your new home! The…
Affordable Alternatives To The Seven Summits
byWant to climb the Seven Summits? Sure you do. Want to pony up $157,000 (not including flights)? If the answer to that second question…
Break In/Destroy Your New Sleeping Bag With These 11 Simple Steps
byNothing’s better than a brand-new sleeping bag, that miraculous cocoon of warmth that enables you to sleep under the stars. Nothing, that is, except…
25 Things Said That Might Mean You’re Going To Have An Epic*
by*epic meaning a very long day, not like a we’re-gonna-die epic “You’ll be fine.” “I’m pretty sure it’s this way.” “We don’t need a…
How to Run 100 Miles: A Film About Persistence
byJust over a year ago today, I signed up for my first 100-mile ultramarathon with a guy I’ve been friends with for 18 years,…
Celebrate Winter With These Traditions
byWinter: Sure, it’s great for skiing, sledding, building snow people, and the holidays—but what about all the other things we do every year during…
I Must Have My Coffee First Thing In The Morning
byIf I don’t have coffee immediately upon waking up, I cannot function in any capacity that a human being is supposed to function. I…
How To Talk To Your Family About Ice Climbing During The Holidays
byIt’s coming: The holiday gatherings with your extended family members who don’t exactly share the same views as you when it comes to outdoor…
Put More Self-Flagellation In Your Vacation
byWouldn’t you like to get away? To a place where you can be pampered and just relax? Of course you wouldn’t. This is the…
Skiing vs. The Holidays (In 6 Charts)
byBecause sometimes during the holidays you’d rather be skiing (even if you don’t want to say it out loud): …
For Sale: Skis And Ski Poles — $5
byARE YOU READY for another ski season? These skis and poles sure are! And they could be yours for just $5. But first, you…
12 Ways In Which Skiing Is A Metaphor For Life
bySkiing, like life, is exciting. One moment, you’re at the top, the world open in front of you, teetering on the edge, all potential…
10 Tips For Buying Skis
byFact: ski season is just around the corner. Another fact: it’s hard to participate in ski season without skis. Don’t fret—we’ve got you covered…