HIKING & CAMPING

Mount Rainier is an icon of the Washington state landscape. Standing at 14,410 feet above sea level, this active volcano presides over a diverse ecosystem. It’s the source of five major rivers and the most glaciated peak in the lower 48 states. The snow-and ice-covered peaks give way to ancient forests and subalpine wildflower meadows

Home » Outdoor » Backpacking » Solo Stove Lite Review: The Smokeless Fire Pit Goes Lightweight for the Backcountry After a long day on the trail backpacking, you want a hot meal quickly. But there’s also something magical about a real fire in the woods — as opposed to the hissing of isobutane burners. There

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Photography has been a huge part of life for at least 85 percent of my living years. While I was in my single-digit days, it evolved slowly. But even during the early stages, I always viewed the world as if I had a camera to my eye. I started to become more serious when I

Home » Motors » The Life and Adventures of the Late Iconic Overlander Loren Upton The first to drive cross the Darién Gap by land, Loren Upton was a rare example of an adventurer. This is the story of his life’s goal — a drive around the world from north to south and back up

First Lite’s new building is a one-stop shop for fishing and hunting clothing, gear, accessories, and in-store events. First Lite, a hunting apparel brand under the MeatEater, Inc. umbrella, just celebrated the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar shop. The Hailey, Idaho store sells the full lineup of First Lite apparel and accessories, including its

Rugged coastline. Majestic alpine landscapes. Dense temperate rainforests. Olympic National Park is home to some of the world’s most unique landscapes, all within 1,500 square miles. But with nearly 200 hikes across vastly different landscapes, how do you decide what to add to your Olympic National Park itinerary? That’s where this guide comes in! In

Photo By Debbie Angel Today’s Photo of the Day is “I Can’t Reach!” by Debbie Angel. Canon 7D Mark II, Canon 55-2 50mm lens at 96mm. Exposure: 1/2000 sec., f/5.6, ISO 1000. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various

Home » Deals » REI Co-op Labor Day Sale: 2022 Outdoor Gear Guide REI’s annual end-of-summer sale is a great time to save on quality gear from some of our (and your) favorite outdoor brands. Editor’s note: This article was originally published on Switchback Travel and has been modified for GearJunkie. Summer may be coming

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Training with a pack on might seem obvious, but it’s a commonly overlooked part of trip preparation for backpackers. Most hikers will hit the trails more as the trip gets closer, but this approach often lacks structure and won’t protect you from injuries as well. To make sure your next trip isn’t a total sufferfest,

The sky is fascinating. Just above our heads is a dynamic river of ever-changing complexity, and somehow nature can take this chaos and create beautiful clouds and weather phenomena—some peaceful and calm, others terrifyingly destructive. A supercell thunderstorm twists its way through the atmosphere, bringing damaging winds and baseball-sized hail to Leoti, Kansas. For the

Home » Footwear » Running » Fast, Fly, and Speedy for Short Distances: HOKA Zinal Trail Runner Review The HOKA Zinal is a trail shoe with ‘gecko-like’ grip, made for shorter distance trail runs. Here’s why we love the shoe so far. Over the past decade, I’ve tried a variety of trail shoes from extremely

Once a year, the REI Labor Day Sale happens which offers huge savings on some of the top outdoor gear and apparel. With this year’s sale taking place from August 26 – September 5, we joined forces with REI and handpicked our favorite items so you can snag them while they’re on sale. Make the