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Grass Stain Conspiracy: The Powerful Push to make Kids Play Outside Again
Survey data obtained by Base Camp News indicates a massive behavior shift among children and parents, and advertisers are following suit: kids are…
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Cole Noble
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Patched Out: When the Passage of Time Plasters Over Nostalgia
A short read, brought back by some old memories of my childhood home:
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Cole Noble
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July 2023
Perspective, Part III: Two Years on the Trail
Looking back on two years along the trail building this outdoor publication as a serious voice in the community, with a glimpse ahead at the future
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Cole Noble
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Killer Robots Hate Humanity Less than this Group in the Outdoor Community
Meet the Smiths; a festering culture rot of of pseudo-intellectual, anti-human “outdoorsmen,” that want you in inside, unhappy, and eventually extinct
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Encore: Hiking Through the Seasons
Why time often gets away from us, and how we can slow the speed at which it slips through our fingers.
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Hiking Nutrition 101: How to Pick Trail Snacks that Beat the Bonk
Your choice of food for should never be an afterthought on your adventures. Guest writer Doc Anarchy helps you find what you need, based on body type.
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Cole Noble
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Doc Anarchy
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Quandary Collapse: Colorado's Most Popular Peak Sees Visitor Numbers Cut in Half
Data from Colorado Fourteener Initiative trail trackers show significant hiker drop-off on popular peaks, but could trouble be brewing elsewhere?
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Cole Noble
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June 2023
Hurricane Roulette: How to Predict Where the Trees Will Fall
There's a lesson in decision making we can all learn from the raw, destructive power that mother nature sometimes uses to smush our stuff. Here's how to…
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Our Metaphorical Climb Together — a Look at the New Referral Program
I now have a better way to actually thank those of you who have been routinely reading my work, and spreading the word to others. Here's how:
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Cole Noble
How Parents Can Prepare their Kids for Survival, and Safe Summer Hiking with Hannah Gallagher — Ep. 21
Listen now (43 mins) | Getting yourself ready for adventure is one thing. But how can you be sure your group, and your children are up for the challenge…
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Cole Noble
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Hannah Gallagher
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How to Hike Canada's Most Expensive Mountain for less than $50... Theoretically
Guest writer Christopher Brunet of Karlstack pens his experience adventuring in the stunning town of Bannf, Alberta - trying to stay as frugal as…
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Cole Noble
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Christopher Brunet
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Don't let the Boxes Bury You; How to Box Up Your Life for a Move
Relocating to your next adventure can be crazy stressful. But it doesn't have to be. Part 2 of my moving guide goes over how you should be packing your…
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