Queen of the Trail
Follow along with A.T. record holder Jennifer Pharr Davis as she recounts the tale of her speedy hike along one of country's most iconic trails. ...
December 2011
Elkins, W.Va.
Elkins is the gateway to Monongahela National Forest....
Where It Began
A hiker returns to his boarded-up summer camp. His memories look different, but his feelings remain the same....
To Build a Fire
A father tries to impress his children with his fire-building skills, but comes up cold....
Cold Truths
We got our greedy little paws on the hottest new winter gear for serious on-slope testing....
No Lift Ticket Needed
Build a ski hill or terrain park in you backyard....
As Tough As It Gets
One man conquers both of "America's Toughest Road Marathons."...
Ski Porn
Bruce Persinger films the best skiers and boarders in the South....
Mystery Mountain
Are the Brown Mountain Lights real? New research proposes an intriguing explanation....
High Five: December Outdoor News of the Weird
High Five chronicles odd outdoor stories from around the Blue Ridge and beyond....
Switchback Results: Hunters & Hikers
BRO readers chime in on shared trails, and decide you gotta keep 'em separated....