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Snowboarder Craig Kelly’s Extraordinary Career and Tragic Death, with Author Eric Blehm | AJ Podc…
On January 20, 2003, snowboard legend Craig Kelly was killed in an avalanche in the Selkirk Mountains. It was…
Henry David Thoreau: America’s First Yogi?
International Yoga Day, dedicated to celebrating yoga as part of the “intangible cultural heritage of humanity,” has proved controversial since…
Many Plant-Based Mosquito Repellents Don’t Seem to Work—That Might Be Changing
As humanity experiences relentless pressures from disease-carrying mosquitoes in many parts of the world, there is an urgent need for…
In Praise of Really Big Tents
If you’ve been reading AJ online for any length of time and peruse the gear section, surely you’ve come across…
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bikepacking with Bikepacking Guru Kurt Refsnider
Kurt Refsnider had the dream gig — Geology professor at Prescott College, in Prescott, Arizona, near tons of great riding.…
Rell Sunn, Surfing’s Graceful Queen, Was as Tough They Come
Few people ever touch their particular corner of the world, culturally, geographically, or spiritually, like Hawaii’s Rell Sunn. She was,…
Painful to Carry Gear That’s Still Totally Worth Carrying
Couple weeks ago, I set out on a nice day hike up in Point Reyes National Seashore, just north of…
Is the Nokian Outpost nAT the Best All-Terrain Tire You’ve Never Heard Of?
If you’re shopping for all-terrain tires for your truck or SUV, you’re probably looking at the standard options: BF Goodrich…
Freeskiing Star Cody Townsend Talks Big Mountain Skiing, Growing Up a Surf-Stoked Beach Kid, and Knowing When to Say When
Cody Townsend has made a name for himself as one of the world’s best big freeskiers, but in recent years,…
Freed Wolves Move Into Their Own Niche
What was it like for 10 captured Oregon wolves when Colorado Parks and Wildlife opened their crates on a December…
Lots to Like, Maybe Even Love, About the New Rivian R3
I’m prone to romanticism, nostalgia, and hyperbole, so maybe take that into consideration here, but possibly the best car I’ve…
Lean and Hard and Sunbrowned and Kind: A Reading of the Audrey Sutherland Story
If you’re into women doing badass things on the water all by themselves, you gotta listen to this week’s Adventure…
And Another Thing About Rigid Steel Frames
Steel, rigid frames never go out of style and are never obsolete.
Review: The HOKA Mafate Speed 4 Make Getting Back Into Trail Running a Whole Lot More Fun
As my amount of available time radically shrinks into a singularity with two kids under the age of 5 running…
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Pilot Denise Joi Has the World’s Coolest Job
Denise Joi is one of four pilots for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, where she flies a small Cessna between…
Natalia Molchanova, World’s Best Free Diver, Vanished During Final Dive
Assume a comfortable position. Now close your eyes, exhale slowly and steadily, then draw a long deep breath, completely filling…
Kona Unit X Review: Long Live the Adventure Bike
Stopped by your LBS lately? The other day I was perusing one of mine, a mountain bike-only establishment, and I…
Wanna Be Happier? Build Better Connections
Is this book strictly adventure-related? Not necessarily, but considering when we’re out having an adventure, we’re out there trying to…
Why Did Craig Kelly Die In An Avalanche?
Craig Kelly wasn’t just one of the best and most important snowboarders to have lived, the boarding pioneer and…
The Most Powerful Film You’ll See About the Iditarod Isn’t Really About the Iditarod — Watch ‘Apayauq’
Apayauq Reitan has completed the Iditarod sled dog race twice. The first time, in 2019, she finished in 28th place.…
In the Wilderness, You Can’t Always Get What You Want
When my friends and I encountered the fresh grizzly bear scat, we were deep in Wyoming’s Teton Wilderness, 20 miles…
PODCAST: Mt. Everest Poop Ban, How Fit Do You Need to Be for Adventure, and More
The powers that be governing Mt. Everest access have declared: Their number one priority is no more number two on…
Have a Truck? Ditch the Camper Shell for a Softopper
I’ve had a handful of pickup trucks in my life and every single one has ended up topped with a…
What One Researcher Learned Studying Grizzlies for 40 Years
Bruce McLellan recalls seeing his first grizzly bear when he was only 4 years old. It must have made an…
Glove Box Gear Essentials, YETI Gets Bigger, and Who Needs Competitive Outdoor Sports, Anyway?
Video? Who needs video? In this episode, we ditch the video and bring you a purely auditory podcast experience, so…
Adventure Photographer Mattias Fredriksson on Breaking Into the Biz and the Charm of Small Ski Towns
Mattias Fredriksson has provided the stoke for countless ski mag readers and poster gawker-atters for decades now. A longtime ski…
Caroline Gleich Aims to Go From Mount Everest to the US Senate
Six weeks before she was due to leave for Tibet and attempt to climb the north face of Mount Everest,…
The Burgeoning Science of Search and Rescue
On May 5, 2023, a 19-year-old hiker named Matthew Read headed out on a roughly 12-mile trek in an…
THE AJ PODCAST— What are the Best Big Cities for Adventure?
On today’s episode, we’re going to start off with some news about Aspen Skiing Co. looking for unsanctioned ski instructors…
To Bolt or Not to Bolt? Feds Revive Wilderness Climbing Debate
Federal proposals have reignited the decades-old debate over the installation of permanent climbing anchors in the wilderness, reopening a rift…
THE AJ PODCAST— Inspiring Books, Listener Feedback, and More
Bill Murray as spiritual advisor, books that have inspired us recently, our fave adventure authors, and questions from readers on…
Vasque Breeze — Still the Bargain Hiking Boot Champ
Okay, fine, “bargain” is in the eye of the credit card holder. But in a day and age when people…
Review: Patagonia’s All-New, Updated and Repairable Black Hole Duffle
Patagonia’s Black Hole Duffle is iconic. That glossy, all-weather, water-resistant finish whispered: “Take me somewhere fun.” Now, however, Patagonia has…
If You Find Yourself Without a Tent, Overnight, in Winter, Here’s What You Do
Ed. note: Nobody is suggesting you cut down trees and build bonfires for fun. Sometimes, however, shit happens in the…
THE AJ PODCAST— Surf New Waves, Sing Karaoke, and Other Resolutions
Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. We discuss our New Year’s Resolutions, diving into a conversation about exploring nature, keeping goals,…
Review: Old Man Mountain Juniper Trunk
Lately, most of my bike riding has been of the “adventure-biking” variety. It’s basically bikepacking without the camping. Let’s say,…
Book Review: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Earthly Sounds
Did you know that sperm whales make sounds using “lips” located near their blowholes — and that those sounds…
THE AJ PODCAST— REI Vs. Indie Outdoor Retailers
Do you prefer shopping at an independent outdoor retailer? Are you an REI member? Perhaps both? In this episode, we…
Why Aren’t There More Websites Like the Encyclopedia of Surfing?
If you’re a skier, a climber, a runner, or a lover of outdoor sports like these, with long histories filled…
The AJ Podcast—Reading: Thoughts on Honoring The Dead and the Living
Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @adventurejournalInstagram — Facebook — Pinterest — Tiktok Adventure Journal is supported primarily by readers who subscribe to…
Ski Bum Culture Hits Reality
Nearly two decades ago, I moved to the mountains to be a ski bum, chasing snow. I was a stereotype—an…
Review: Dometic’s Perfect Water Jug
5 gallon jerrycans are way too big for the vast majority of campers. The squat, 4 gallon Aquatainers are a…
An Easy, Inexpensive Solution to Make Car Camping Warmer
When you drive a Vanagon, you learn all kinds of simple, passive solutions to the indignities of vanlife. Take air…
THE AJ PODCAST—Trailblazing Women’s Outdoor Apparel ft. Cassie Abel
Do you know Wild Rye? The kickass line of mountain bike + adventure apparel for women? If you don’t, you’ll…
The Best Gifts for Campers Under $100
Finding the perfect gift for the camper in your life can be tricky. Lots of crucial outdoor gear like sleeping…
The AJ Podcast—Listener Feedback
Thank you to everyone who has written in. You can send us a voice memo or note to our email…
Leon Crane Survived a Terrifying Plane Crash, Then 80 Days Alone in an Alaskan Winter
Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve is a land of river canyons, flatlands, and gently-sloping mountains due east of Fairbanks, smack in…
Oh, Hi, Hello There, Welcome to 2023’s Most Charming Animal Photos
© Dakota Vaccaro / Comedy Wildlife 2023 It’s not fair to anthropomorphize animals, but, do you have any doubt they,…
Opinion: Keep Public Lands Public—Especially In National Parks
There’s a 640-acre parcel of magnificent, state-owned public land in Wyoming that’s set for auction unless the state changes its…
There’s Just Something About Full-Grain Leather Boots
I miss breaking in boots. It’s been years since I’ve needed to. Always felt like the start of a committed,…
The AJ Podcast—Local Adventures with Alastair Humphreys
Alastair Humphreys has ridden a bike around the world and rowed a boat across the Atlantic. But you know what…
The Brooks Range Needs Your Voice
The rugged and remote Brooks Range (Gwich’in: Gwazhał) stretches 700 miles from Alaska’s Arctic into Canada’s Yukon. It’s home to…
Opinion: Saying Goodbye to Two Conservation Radicals
The West lost two larger-than-life conservationists this year, and while I considered both friends, they couldn’t have been more different.…
Yes, Backpacking is a Four-Season Sport—Here’s How to Winterize
I kind of thought that I was going to die the first time I headed out on a winter backpacking…
The AJ Podcast—Is Overlanding the New Weekend Cabin?
Overlanding, once derided as “car camping,” regardless of vehicle choice, has exploded in popularity in recent years. But, why? The…
Impossible To Roast a Turkey Outdoors, Eh?—We Say You Can’t Screw It Up
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. You just gather with people you love on the last Thursday in November, and give…
Hudski Doggler 2023 Review: Great Gets Greater
If you like the idea of a bike that can zoom down fire roads, fly through swooping singletrack, and handle…
The AJ Podcast—My Summer with the UBCO eMotorcycle
Electric bicycles are taking over the world. That might make some trail users grumpy, but from a climate perspective, it’s…
The Tour de France Winning Smuggler Who Saved Hundreds of Lives in WW2
Italian Gino Bartali is one of the all-time greatest road cyclists. If it hadn’t been for the Second World War…
Three of the Most Popular National Parks in the Country to Require Reservations in 2024
The National Park Service announced earlier this week that Arches, Glacier, and Rocky Mountain National Parks are keeping their pilot…