Jess Daddio, Author at Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine

Adventure High: Schools that are revolutionizing outdoor education

In recent years, the experiential education movement has surged in popularity. We looked to our literal backyards of Charlottesville, Va., and Asheville, N.C., ...

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Cherokee’s Outdoor Jackpot

Jess Daddio15 Apr 18

Cherokee, North Carolina, may very well be the next best mountain town, and you can thank Harrah’s Cherokee Casino for that. Harrah’s Cherokee Casino never sle...

April 20180 Comments 0

Movers and Makers: Meet 10 Awe-Inspiring Artist-Athletes from the South

Jess Daddio05 Mar 18

Have you ever felt inspired from a postcard-perfect sunset or the final steps to a summit you never thought you’d reach? These 10 regional artist-athletes have....

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Down By The Sea

Jess Daddio01 Mar 18

Ever since the beginning of time, humans have been drawn to the water's edge. This month we head to the coast to meet sailors and surfers who call the Atlantic ...

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The Marriage Boat: On Reconciling Love and Adventure

Jess Daddio15 Feb 18

Adventure couples share their secrets on navigating the sometimes-turbulent waters of marriage.

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The Fearsome Five: 15 Years of Horton’s Hellgate

Jess Daddio05 Feb 18

Many runners race David Horton's Hellgate 100K once and never return. But sitting in that room at Camp Bethel are five runners who have shown up every year since 2003, in respect of but not unfazed by Horton or Hellgate. They are the Fearsome Five.

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These 7 Women are Forces of Nature

Jess Daddio05 Feb 18

Need some new heroes, or should we say heroines? These seven women are leaders in conservation and adventure who are redefining what it means to do anything "like a girl."

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Chip Chase is Outdoor Legend of the Year

Jess Daddio18 Jan 18

What makes White Grass Touring Center operator Chip Chase so legendary? We went to Canaan Valley, W.Va., to find out.

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Riding the Iditarod

Jess Daddio16 Jan 18

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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New Year, New You

Jess Daddio08 Jan 18

Are your New Year's resolutions a little lacking this year? Get inspired with these words from the wise.

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Best of the Blue Ridge

Jess Daddio05 Jan 18

Who are the top raft guides and most inspiring thru-hikers? What’s the best bike shop in the Blue Ridge? Thousands of readers from across the region voted in our seventh annual Best of the Blue Ridge Awards.

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Blood on the Road

Jess Daddio04 Jan 18

Collisions between motorists and cyclists are on the rise. How can our roads be safer for all users?

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Downhill Destinations: Top 10 Ski Resorts in the Blue Ridge

Jess Daddio19 Dec 17

Looking for resort fun this winter? Check out these top downhill destinations in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, along with the latest news and developments for the upcoming season.

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Remembering Stone Mountain’s Climbing Pioneers

Jess Daddio14 Dec 17

Can you imagine rock climbing without a harness and in hiking boots? We can't, but these three rock climbing pioneers from North Carolina can.

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No Snow? No Problem: 12 Snowless Winter Adventures

Jess Daddio11 Dec 17

Southern Appalachian winters can be woefully devoid of snow, but opportunity for winter adventure is always plentiful.

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