“The TrailDirt crew just returned from a foray into Arizona, Nevada, and Northern California (again), and we have some information to share with our readers about campgrounds we stayed in that were “on the way” to some great places.”

“How to do the Leadville 100. Nearly every cyclist dreams of participating in the Leadville Trail 100 at one point in their lives.”

“Running a multi-day fishing trip may be America’s ultimate outdoor recreation. It’s like subsisting on adventure. So hop a boat and cast a line on one of these iconic fishing rivers next season.”

“One of the best things about being a professional snowboarder is being able to combine 2 of my passions: traveling and snowboarding. Whether it is for a competition or through the contacts I have made on my snowboarding journey, I am able to check out new ski and snowboard destinations, revisit old favorites and also cherish coming home to one of the best ski and snowboard destinations in the world, Breckenridge, CO.” – Leslie Glenn

“Sometimes we just need to get away from it all, disconnect from society, and become one with nature. Rivers are the best outlets for such urges, so leave the city behind and go on one of these multi-day paddling trips.”

“Trekking in places like backcountry Nepal and elsewhere can be dangerous because of the remote nature and lack of emergency infrastructure. Does this mean don’t go trekking in Nepal? Absolutely not! Here are nine things to consider when planning your dream trek.”

“I’d heard countless stories about this Greek island in the Aegean Sea, a magnificent limestone climbing paradise, but I’d never before made the journey.”

“As we paddle toward yet another class III whitewater rapid on Idaho’s Payette River, my 13-year-old son, Nate, in the kayak ahead of me, looks over his shoulder and calls out, “Dad, just follow my line.””

“Cowboy Camping as defined by Urban Dictionary as “Sleeping outside in the backcountry without an overhead shelter (such as a tent or tarp), usually done in the context of backpacking.“”

“Perfect temperatures; world-class climbing in the Grampians and on the glassy quartzite of Mount Arapiles; kangaroos bounding here, there, and everywhere — for The North Face climber Hazel Findlay, not much beats a climbing trip to Australia. Down under for ten days of sending with teammate Cedar Wright, Hazel shares her top reasons for why Australia should be your next climbing destination.”

“It seems like every summer, Outdoor Research Ambassador Nik Berry ticks off another big project climb: In 2011, he did the first free ascent of Zion’s Lunar X (5.13, 9 pitches), and in 2012, he ticked the third ascent of El Cap mega-route The Prophet (5.13d, 19 pitches). Last summer, he worked with James Lucas to redpoint Final Frontier (5.13, 9 pitches), an old aid route on Yosemite’s Fifi Buttress, and in August 2014, he teamed up with Mason Earle and David Alfrey to do the first free ascent of Sendero Luminoso (Grade V 5.13d) on Mt. Hooker in Wyoming’s Wind River Range—in a day. We picked Nik’s brain on why big projects appeal to him.”

“Let’s face it. The better you are at something, the more fun and expansive it usually is. I really don’t know a climber who doesn’t want to have fun—and get better. Often, however, these two emotions conflict. We want to improve, but not at the cost of it not being fun.”