As I sit here writing my last article for the 2021 Outbound Writer's Residency, I feel such humility and gratitude. Never would I have thought I’d get the opportunity to be able to share stories of my outdoor adventures and exploration.
As I finish up my residency in the second cohort of the Outbound Collective's Writer's Residency for Underrepresented Storytellers, I want to shout out the brands and organizations that are doing the REAL work of amplifying our voices and diversifying the outdoors.
It's time for end-of-year giving! Give money, in-kind donations, or time in honor of someone you love to these 8 organizations connecting historically underrepresented people with the outdoors.
Before ski season starts, we have to prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally. This story centers on an intersectional approach to pre-season training, snowpack (and personal) investigation.
Ever wondered what it's like to live and adventure abroad? Ever itched to do something way out of your comfort zone? Learn more about Julia's experience moving abroad to New Zealand after graduating from college and getting outdoors to appreciate the beautiful landscape!
Don't sleep on the South when planning your next winter escape! These laid-back towns have real charm and opportunities to relax, shop, dine, recreate outdoors, and get in the holiday spirit. Be gone, winter blues!
We loved spending a long weekend exploring Lake Powell and the Colorado River by boat with our daughter, learning history, and admiring the beauty of the area.
Here are some easy and affordable ways to cozy up and get into the spirit of the holidays while celebrating the best of the season through food, merriment, and all things Hygge.
Serve up some holiday drinks that feel festive with hints of wintery flavors like cinnamon and clove. Mull, dash, infuse, then pour these alcoholic and non-alcoholic concoctions and spice things up (literally) during your holiday gatherings this season!
Known as a mountain biking mecca with epic descents over varied terrain and a road cyclists dream with plenty of routes that follow twisting lakeshore roads, we wondered if there were places for the whole family to enjoy?
Here are four rail trails we found worthy to explore that you're able to take the whole family.
The holidays are the perfect opportunity to turn to yoga for some grounding you-time. Whether you're a first-timer or a lapsed regular, let’s get on the mat and start an asana practice together.
Many people have adopted dogs during the pandemic and can’t wait for the chance to introduce them to loved ones during the winter holidays. Here’s a guide for making sure your canine companion safely enjoys these gatherings as much as you do!
While we gather outdoors to keep the pandemic at bay, it's a reminder that ALL of our ancestors gathered outside to celebrate our cultures, share food, and enjoy each other's similarities and differences.
Kyle Kotajarvi is a photographer and filmmaker based in Seattle, WA. The following essay is about what inspired him to create his short film Inhale / Exhale - a mental-health-focused narrative about our need for the outdoors through the trials and tribulations of the past few years.
