In the United States there is a never-ending battle over which city or region is truly the best "mountain town," "trail city" or "outdoor heaven." East versus West, mountain access… Read More
Month: October 2016
How to Adventure on a Shoestring Budget
We’ve all been there: scrolling through post after social media post of everyone else’s epic adventures, often from the vantage point of a desk. In the age of tough job… Read More
5 Terrific Technical Boulder Trail Runs
At the mere mention of the word "technical," you can almost see the ears of a Boulder-area trail runner perk. Indeed, the town isn't called “Boulder” for nothing, and runners with a penchant for… Read More
Colorado Couloir Climbing: 10 Tips to Get Started
Mid- to late spring is prime time for Colorado’s snowy couloirs (“couloir” is a term of French origin that refers to the deep, often steep gullies that cut into a… Read More
Colorado 13ers Two-Fer: Mosquito Peak and Treasurevault Mountain
Mosquito Peak may not sound like an appealing destination on name alone. But this 13,781-foot summit offers a beautiful day in the mountains—along with the chance to pick up a… Read More
Everything You Need to Know About House Mountain: Knox County’s Highest Peak
Just beyond the boundaries of the city, hovering over the small town of Corryton, Tennessee, is House Mountain: Knox County’s highest peak and likely its most beautiful outdoor spot. Supposedly… Read More
The 10 Best Hikes in the Smokies
From the smoke-shrouded summit of LeConte and the open-armed expanses of Andrews Bald, down into the laurel laden hollows of Porters Creek and the historic homesteads of Cades Cove, it’s… Read More
A Dream Trip to the Top of Mt. LeConte
To climb Mt. LeConte, you have to strike out with some intention, some resolve, and at least some sense of adventure. It’s the tallest mountain fully contained within the state… Read More
48 Hours of Adventure: How to Have an Unforgettable Weekend in Knoxville
The first capital of Tennessee has come quite a long way since its original settlement in 1786. Once a deeply divided Civil War city, modern day Knoxville is coming into… Read More
A 30-Mile Hike to 360-Degree Views at the Shuckstack Fire Tower
The climb into the Smoky Mountains from Fontana Dam is notorious among Appalachian Trail thru-hikers, and for good reason. Heading north, the grueling ascent gains more than 2,100 feet in… Read More