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07.02.20
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Camping Etiquette During a Pandemic

 All of us outdoor types—the nature lovers, bird watchers, summit-fevered sun worshippers, moon goddesses, trail runners, thru-hikers, casual campers, eyes-to-the-horizon, honest-to-goodness everyday adventurers—we’re all looking to get out of dodge and go camping. And what are we supposed to... READ MORE
06.25.19
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What Does Stress Look Like to You?

Late in an already long day, at the mouth of a narrow, rock-lined chute clogged with snow at 9,000 feet, I coached two friends on where to place their feet. The three of us were picking our way down to... READ MORE
05.01.19
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What to Look for in a Summer Program for Your Child

I’m 30 years old and the smell of spring still means one thing: it’s time to start making a hideous picture collage to paste into the lid of my camp trunk. (For those of you who didn’t go to camp,... READ MORE
03.12.19
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Thinking About a Gap Year? Read This First.

Because honesty is an essential element of good writing, I’m going to start this entry with a confession: I was a traditional student. There it is. I was the most traditional of all the traditional students. I finished high school... READ MORE
12.11.18
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Why You Should Never Think, “I’m Too Old for the Outdoors”

Last September, I hiked a section of the Colorado Trail from Durango to Copper Mountain. A few nights into the first week, I ended up camping with a woman from Birmingham named Martha, and her dog, Angel. Martha and Angel... READ MORE