October 2013

Features, essays, news, and gear reviews from the October 2013 issue of Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine

The French Broad River Trail

"Why carry a backpack with just the necessities when you can put everything you could imagine in a canoe and float down the river?"...

October 2013Paddling

The Great Eastern Trail: The New A.T.

Jess Daddio23 Jul 15

Meet the first thru-hikers of The Great Eastern Trail, a new 1,600-mile footpath from Alabama to New York....

HikingOctober 2013

TBT: Matt Kirk Sets Unsupported A.T. Speed Record

Adam Hill16 Jul 15

Matt Kirk completes the fastest unsupported hike of the Appalachian Trail...

HikingOctober 2013

The Hidden Life of the Secret Sandwich Society

Jess Daddio07 Nov 13

There’s something special about the Secret Sandwich Society, and it has to do with the guys on the line. ...

Go OutsideOctober 2013

Green Racers: Tighten Up!

Chris Gragtmans28 Oct 13

Green River community: It’s time to tighten up. ...

October 2013Paddling

The Forgotten River: Rescuing the Anacostia River in D.C.

Jeff Kinney25 Oct 13

The Anacostia River in Washington, D.C. is one of the most polluted waterways in nation. Now, an effort is being waged to save this "forgotten river."...

Go OutsideOctober 2013Paddling

Outdoor Gear Made in the Blue Ridge

Jess Daddio24 Oct 13

Your Guide to Outdoor Gear Made in the Blue Ridge....

GEARGo OutsideOctober 2013

Blue Ridge Autumn Adventures With a Splash of Color

Jess Daddio23 Oct 13

Whether you’re a paddler, climber, biker, or hiker, we have a trip for you that will revamp your faith in the beauty and power of nature....

Biking in the Blue RidgeClimbingHikingOctober 2013Paddling

Big Adventure: Learning to Hang Glide

Ky Delaney23 Oct 13

Learning to soar like an eagle at Lookout Mountain....

Go OutsideOctober 2013

Americana Circus: Nora Jane Struthers

Jedd Ferris18 Oct 13

Nora Jane Struthers took a circular path to get where she is now, firmly planted in the bluegrass and Americana music scene....

October 2013Trail Mix

Debate: Should Performance-Enhancing Drugs Be Legalized?

Devan Boyle17 Oct 13

Point, counterpoint on PEDs from the experts....

Go OutsideOctober 2013

Ben Friberg: Havana to Key West on a Paddleboard

Chris Gragtmans16 Oct 13

Ben Friberg is first to SUP from Cuba to Florida. ...

October 2013Paddling

Ellijay Weekend Getaway Giveaway

BRO Staff16 Oct 13

Enter our Ellijay Weekend Getaway Giveaway to win one of two outdoor adventure prize packs to Ellijay, Georgia, North Georgia's Outdoor Playground....

ContestsGEAROctober 2013