Shut-In Champs Reveal Their Go-To Gear
The beauty of living in the Southern Appalachians is that it’s always trail running season. Aside from a few rogue storm...
Thru-hiking for months on end is out of reach for most of us. But a weekend backpacking trip? Most of us can carve that time into our schedules. Luckily, the Southern Appalachians are chock full of sub-100 mile trails that offer a thru-hiking experience in just a few days....
EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON THEIR FAVORITE HOME TRAINING EQUIPMENT
Best case scenario is you get your workout while you hit the trail, slopes, or rock. But life isn’t ...
Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I think kids should ride bikes. Like, all the time. They should ride bikes to school, to the park, to their friend’s house, to the ...
We know. you hit the outdoors to escape from the trappings of modern life. But sometimes, a little tech can enhance your outdoor experience. Here are our favori...
Our favorite gear based in the Blue Ridge
We all do our best to go local when we’re picking our beer and veggies (nothing beats a local IPA/beets pairing), but...
Trail guru Peter Mills picks his favorites
One benefit of global warming? Ski areas are doubling down on their mountain bike programs. All across the Southern ...
I’ve never hunted anything in my life (other than the occasional rare IPA) and I can’t grow anything except wild onions, and those only pop up outside of my gar...
I’ve heard it before. I’ve said it before. I say it to my kids all the time: “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” In other words, stop asking when we’l...
Adventure Mapmaker Pete Kennedy’s Favorite Gear for Exploring
Pete Kennedy doesn’t want you to get lost. The Asheville-based adventurer and mapmaker is the fou...
I’ve always been a big fan of throwing rocks at things. It’s a simple pleasure—take a small rock and throw it at something big, like a street sign or pine cone ...
Florida Man takes an alligator into a liquor store. Florida Man shoots gun at hurricane. Florida Man kidnaps scientist to make his dog immortal. Florida Man tri...
Overlanding Guru Jason Specht Dishes His Go-To Gear
Overlanding is a simple concept—drive a 4WD vehicle across rugged, off-road terrain and camp. Jason Specht ...
There’s nothing that screams “Southern Appalachian summer” like taking the kids to a remote swimming hole. The ice-cold water, the dense forest where moss grows...
