Because we all need a little encouragement sometimes: “You got this” “Breathe” “Relax, shake out,…
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The Nine Circles Of Hiker Hell
—Brendan More stories like this in my new book, Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems,…
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Stories I’ve Made Up About My Rescue Dog’s Past Life
Here is a list of things we know for sure about our rescue dog, Rowlf:…
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How To Be An Elitist Prick
Have you ever thought about becoming an elitist prick, but just weren’t sure how to…
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Things In Yellowstone That Can F**king Kill You
—Brendan More stuff like this in my new book, Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems,…
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Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems, Live
To celebrate the publication of my new book, Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems, a…
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It Could Be Worse
“Well, it could be worse,” the first climber said to the second one, as the…
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Video: Rafting: It’s Really Nice
In June 1869, the Powell Expedition made the courageous first descent of the Green River…
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Epic Lines You Can Wait In (That Aren’t On Mt. Everest)
You may have seen Nirmal Purja’s photo of the huge line of climbers queued up…
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A Case For The Apple Fritter As Endurance Fuel
At about Mile 13 of the Colfax Marathon, I was starting to feel hungry. I…
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11 Ways To Let People Know That You Climb 5.12*
Are you tired of everyone you encounter not recognizing the fact that you climb 5.12?…
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What Tent Is Wrong For You?
Two things will be here soon: Camping season, and a bunch of articles telling you…
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Chart: What Kind Of Truck Is Right For Your Adventures?
Thinking about buying a truck that can handle some weekend warrioring and road trips to…
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The Roof Of The Car: Where We Tempt Fate
Have you ever set something on the roof of your car, thinking, “I won’t forget…
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Pre-Order “Chart Imitates Life” Via Kickstarter Starting Today
Hey friends, I have some big news today: After more than two years of creating…
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Morning Rituals For The Reasonably Productive And Moderately Successful
You may have heard or read a lot about the morning rituals of high-functioning people—CEOs,…
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Ski Boots Are Ridiculous, Long Live Ski Boots
You know what this ritual feels like: You loosen every buckle on your ski boots,…
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Frequent Flier Rewards We’d Actually Like
What if airlines really had to try hard to impress us? And had to get…
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The Ten Commandments Of Ski Rentals
These are thy skis. Thou shall see that they are your skis by the small…
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We Salute You, Guy Wearing Shorts All Winter
Every year when temperatures drop and snow blankets our cities, North American cultures observe the…
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Air Fresheners Based On Real Outdoor Odors
Because you know you want your car to smell like your weekend. —Brendan
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21 Things Nobody Ever Says While Skiing
“Yeah, today I’m skiing, but snowblades are my real passion” “You know what would make…
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The Best Semi-Rad Adventure Charts of 2018
For the past couple years, I’ve drawn non-scientific charts and other doodles and posted them…
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8 Adventure Gift Ideas Over $35,000
Here you are again: Holiday shopping season is upon us, and you’re wondering, “How will…
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Yes, Everyone On Instagram Is Having More Fun Than You
Do you follow THOSE PEOPLE on Instagram? Their lives look so perfect! Here’s the truth…
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Concerns Internet People Have After The Release Of ‘Free Solo’
Newspapers, to the greater benefit to society as a whole, have largely done away with…
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12 Types Of Nightmare Outdoor Shop Customers
No one wants to be the person who leaves a store and becomes the subject…
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