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,…
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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…
What Was That Noise Outside The Tent?
byDid you hear that? What was that noise outside the tent? Some possibilities: A Bear That noise was a bear. That bear is going…
Fake Merit Badges For Real Outdoor Achievements
byBecause we all deserve a little recognition for doing things well out there. —Brendan More stories like this in my new book, Bears Don’t…
Honest Climbing Gym Partner Wanted Ads You Never See
byI Want To Give You Beta You: A decent climber. Me: An expert on every route in this gym, even the ones the routesetters…
Less Serious Accidents In North American Mountaineering 2017
byEvery year, the American Alpine Club publishes Accidents in North American Mountaineering, a compilation of notable climbing accident reports from the previous year. Flipping…
Gear Of The Year: The Wheel
byIn “the outdoor industry,” people have thrown around the term “game-changing” for several years, using it to describe a new piece of gear that…
Tips For Selecting The Best Campsite Ever
byThat’s right, summer’s not over yet. Here are some tips to make the best out of your last few nights under the stars. If…
Motivational Posters For Ultrarunners
byOr anyone who’s run further than they thought was fun. —Brendan More stuff like this in my new book, Bears Don’t Care…
How To Sound Smart On The Trail
byAre you an expert? Well, thankfully, it’s 2017, and everyone can be one. Here are a few tips to help you establish yourself at…
20 Alex Honnold Facts
byPerhaps you have read about Alex Honnold’s groundbreaking ropeless climb of El Capitan on June 3. Here are a few things you may not…
Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems
byBears don’t care about your problems. Call your mom, tell your Twitter followers, or take a Sharpie and write them on the wall of…
8 Tips For Exercising In Summer Heat
bySummer is here, and maybe you’ve noticed one thing that’s a little different when you go for your run or bike ride: that’s right,…
I Am A Small Human In A Large Landscape
byYes, hello. It is I, the lone person at the far left of the Instagram photo you’re currently looking at. I chose to stand…
I Am A Human Selfie Stick
byExcuse me, would you like me to use your smartphone to take a photo of you and your friend and/or family? I don’t want…
Introducing The First Backpacking Dutch Oven
byRemember your last backpacking trip? What was missing? Come on, think about it. That’s right, a shitload of pineapple upside-down cake. The whole trip…
Announcing A New Book: The Great Outdoors: A User’s Guide
byToday, I get to share something that some wonderful people and I have been working on for almost two years: a big, fat book…
Life, In 7 Charts
byI post a few sketches a week on my Instagram account, and got to thinking and drawing about life this week. Here are a…
Wind, You Jerk
byMy friend Jayson and I were out trail running on Saturday, for long stretches exposed to a 50 mph wind. It was the kind…
Now Available: These Things I Made For You
byI’ve been having fun drawing diagrams and cartoons for Instagram lately, because some jokes (and sentiments) work better in a visual form. Over the…