January 2016

Winter Bucket List: 38 Must-Do Appalachian Adventures

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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4 Star Gazing Hot Spots in the Appalachian Mountains

Danielle Taylor19 Jan 17

Dark sky parks throughout Appalachia offer some of the best stargazing conditions on Earth....

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On Thin Ice

Jess Daddio14 Dec 16

An in-depth look at the small but dedicated North Carolina ice climbing scene. ...

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Best in Snow: Top Winter Gear Picks Revealed

Graham Averill13 Dec 16

Very few people get more days on the snow than Phillip Yates, the terrain park manager for Snowshoe Mountain Resort. Here are his picks for the best winter gear. ...

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Looking Back on Looking Glass

Mike Reardon12 Dec 16

This December marks the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of Looking Glass Rock’s The Nose, a route that laid the groundwork for rock climbing in the granite enriched Southeast....

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Ignite the Night | Adventures After Dark

Jess Daddio14 Nov 16

Explore new adventures after dark by moonlight (or headlamp). Night rides, runs, and paddling trips transform the outdoor experience....

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King Coal Dethroned | Mining Baron Don Blankenship Convicted

Mason Adams07 Jan 16

Perhaps you’ve heard of Don Blankenship—he’s Appalachian coal’s apex predator, who was dubbed the “Dark Lord of Coal Country” by Rolling Stone. ...

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A River Runs Through It | Cancer Survivors Tackle Whitewater

Chris Gragtmans06 Jan 16

This year, 590,000 Americans will die from cancer, and another 1.6 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed. Even scarier is that these numbers are going nowhere but up....

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The January Issue of Blue Ridge Outdoors is Live

BRO Staff31 Dec 15

The January Issue of Blue Ridge Outdoors is live and hitting news stands soon. Pick up your copy or read online today to find out about this year's Best of the Blue Ridge winners, the starriest skies in the South, the dethroning of King Coal, and much more! ...

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Best of the Blue Ridge 2016

Jess Daddio31 Dec 15

With 10 states in our coverage, we know there are hole-in-the-wall restaurants, off-the-beaten path views, and treasured local events that slide under our radar...