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Trail Mix – January 2021

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Trail Mix returns for 2021 with new beginnings and somber memories, Check out this month's mix, which pays tribute to Tony Rice, bluegrass icon, who left us on Christmas Day.
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The Cicadas are Coming

This spring, after a 17-year hibernation, trillions of cicadas are expected to awaken, emerge from the ground, and take to the skies.  The Brood 10...
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December 2020 - January 2021

Crawling into a Hole in the Ground

An expert caver offers insight into exploring what’s underneath Cavers have a reputation for being kind of weird. Their recreation takes place in darkness, where...
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Skiing in a Pandemic

COVID-19 blindsided regional snowsports resorts last spring. Here’s how they’re preparing for winter.  Kenny Hess sat in a conference room at Massanutten Resort surrounded by...
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LMC: Beech Mountain Classroom Dedication

Photo by Jason Els Class of 2015 (Lees-McRae College) at Beech Mountain Ski Resort Collaboration is one of those catchy terms marketers and speakers like...
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The Goods: Cold-Weather Hiking

Winter Trail Don’t let the cold weather keep you off the trails. The following gear makes hiking in the winter months more comfortable and keeps...
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Hitting the Slopes (On a Budget)

Look ahead: Buying passes for the 2020/2021 season before the current winter ends can be a great way to save money on the slopes. Tips...
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Guide-Curated Fly Selection | Mollyjogger

Brought to you by Mollyjogger + OzarkEnglishman, this guide-curated selection of twelve hand tied flies covers almost any fly fishing situation for trout or bass. Created with quality materials and sized to suit all season fishing in a wide variety of fresh water streams. Any fly fisher will find these flies essential and it is the fly collection of choice when heading for the stream.

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WINTER IS HERE

We’re looking forward to some snow days in the South. Here’s where we’ll be snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and climbing. Plus, a look at how to ski safely during the ongoing pandemic.
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Winter Bucket List: 38 Must-Do Appalachian Adventures

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The outdoors in winter offers clearer skies, better views, and quieter trails. We’ve sourced 38 of the best winter adventures across nine different states to keep your outdoor mojo intact till spring.
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Winter Wonderlands | 4 Wild Winter Adventures

Four of our favorite winter backpacking trips, from overnighters to full blown three-day excursions.
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Tips and Tricks For Living The #Vanlife During The Winter

Winter has already shown its face in Colorado this year. With the arrival of "OctSNOWber" we thought it would be a could time to...
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77 Days Alone in the Arctic

Q&A with Jordan Jonas, Winner of the TV Series Alone He was left in the Arctic with only a few tools to survive the winter....
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Riding the Iditarod

Appalachia's John Logar won the 1,000-mile Iditarod footrace in 2014. He's headed back to the Alaskan race in 2018—this time, on his bike.
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Fridays on the Fly: Top Five Flies for Cold Weather Fly Fishing

When the mercury dips, make sure these 5 bugs find a place in your fly box.
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