Jess Daddio, Author at Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine

Best of the Blue Ridge

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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The Secrets of Snowmaking

Jess Daddio06 Dec 17

How are resorts that rely on snowmaking coping with the pressure of warmer winters?

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Winter Bucket List: 38 Must-Do Appalachian Adventures

Jess Daddio16 Nov 17

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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Bikepacking 101

Jess Daddio16 Nov 17

Combine biking and backpacking for the ultimate outdoor adventure. Bikepacking guides share tips, tricks, and their favorite regional trips.

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10 Best Blue Ridge Byways for Fall Leaf Peeping

Jess Daddio26 Oct 17

Take the scenic route on your next leaf peeping adventure with these 10 iconic fall drives and roadside hikes.

Go OutsideHikingOctober 20170 Comments

No Filter Needed: 14 Regional Photographers Share the Story Behind the Shot

Jess Daddio12 Oct 17

Fourteen top regional outdoor photographers share their unfiltered stories of hard work, stubborn perseverance— and sometimes, damn good luck—that goes into getting the shot (and how you can get it, too).

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Boone’s Big Buy

Jess Daddio05 Oct 17

All told, climbers in Boone now have permanent access to 190 acres of boulder-strewn forest.

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Adventure Families

Jess Daddio28 Sep 17

How five outdoor families are redefining the lost art of balance.

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Celebrating The (Bike)Centennial: 200 Years of Bikes

Jess Daddio25 Sep 17

From tool to toy, the bike has served many roles over the course of history. Follow along on this two-wheeled tribute to learn how the bike came to be and what it’s doing for our communities and economies 200 years later.

BikingGo OutsideSeptember 20170 Comments

Single Speed Ain’t Dead

Jess Daddio18 Sep 17

Consigned to kids’ bikes for the past century, the single speed made an impassioned comeback in the early 2000s, and for a dedicated few, the spirit of the single speed lives on.

BikingGo OutsideSeptember 20170 Comments