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...
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 ...
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...
Life is fleeting. I know, that’s a well-worn cliché, but hear me out. I was riding my road bike the other day and I almost died, which isn’t really that unusual...
I always considered myself very good at monogamy; I drove the same car for like, 20 years, and my wife and I have been together basically since puberty. But Sta...
I need to get out more.
There are days when I will refuse to cross the river into the west side of town because it’s just too damn far. There are days when I w...
I spend a lot of time riding my bike, because A) it’s fun and B) it’s a great way to get around town. I’m convinced that Asheville has some of the best urban ri...
