You know what really brings a group of people together in the outdoors? No, not…
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Take ‘The Mountains Are Calling And I Must Go’ To The Next Level
You’ve seen the John Muir quote “The mountains are calling and I must go” on…
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Dear Phone, I Love You
Dear Phone: I love you. I mean, not in that Joaquin Phoenix-falling-in-love-with-his-operating-system way. But maybe…
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Get Your Autumn On!
That’s right, it’s fall, aka autumn, aka your favorite season, that fleeting changing of colors,…
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Hey, Let’s Meet Up So I Can Tell You About Myself
Hey, so great you could make it out tonight, it’s always a little strange setting…
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Introducing Dirtbag Rewards®, The World’s First Dirtbag Loyalty Program
Are you real busy traveling all over the place to climb rocks, ride bikes, bag…
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What Ski Pass Are You Getting This Year?
Hey, are you getting the Super Mega Mountain Ultimate Combo Pack Pass this year, or…
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Review: Water Bottle
About 12 years ago, I bought a water bottle with no water in it. I…
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Out Of Office AutoReply: I’m In Nature
Thanks for your email. I took the morning/afternoon/day off to ride my bike, or go…
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Dear Foam Roller:
Dear Foam Roller: I think— Oh, you thought I was just going to say “fuck…
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12 Ways To Make Friends At The Campground
It’s summer. Which means it’s camping season. Which means you’ve got a great opportunity to…
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9 Cartoonists You Should Follow On Instagram
Or, if clicking over and following these people on Instagram is too much of a…
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Chart: Did You Have A Good Adventure?
My stories, art, and newsletter are free, and ad-free, because of the financial support…
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A Delicate Arch Roller Coaster And Other Fun Federal Land Transfer Ideas
You know what we all do right after we say “normally I don’t post about…
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19 More Facts About Mt. Everest
Hey, it’s Everest season again. In case you aren’t yet properly psyched for mountain climbing…
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How To Pack For A Big Trip
You just can’t beat getting out of the office for a few days or a…
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10 More Useful John Muir Quotes For Your Instagram Captions
We all know the classic John Muir quotes like “The mountains are calling and I…
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8 Tips For Healthier Eating
Eating right can be confusing nowadays. With all the information out there, it’s hard to…
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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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5 Outdoor-ish Instagram Accounts You Should Follow If You Like To Laugh
OutsideIsFred Why: You enjoy pure poetry written in all caps, often about bicycles. DUDE I…
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Pros And Cons Of Selected Snow Travel Methods
SKIING, POWDER AND SNOWBOARDING, POWDER Pros: Is best thing ever, on snow, anyway Cons: Costs…
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Wanna Hang Out With Me, And My Phone?
Hey friend or significant other or family member or potential love interest: Would you like…
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The Top 10 Semi-Rad Posts From 2015
Well, I’ll be damned if it isn’t almost the end of another year of what…
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Ski Lift Line Dos and Don’ts
Here are a few simple tips to help you make friends at the ski area…
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Happy Thanksgiving from Semi-Rad
(Original photo by Yathin S Krishnappa/Wikimedia Commons)
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Backpacking Is Sexy
Hey girl. Or guy. I want you to know something about that hobby of yours…
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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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