The Latest
The confusing activism of AltNPS — The blurry line between resistance, performance, and a merch store
My Weird Little Outdoor Ecosystem — A satirical gear site, an indie media directory, and a pack weight tracker walk into a bar
A Pass, a Portrait, and a Price Hike — Behind the new national park access rules: digital upgrades, political branding, and rising costs for international visitors
Patagonia is a Work in Progress — What their latest report shows about the gap between Patagonia’s ambitions and the infrastructure required to support them.
How a Grand Teton FKT That Ended in a Federal Conviction...and a Presidential Pardon — Trail running hits the big time: federal charges, political grandstanding, and presidential pardons.
When in Rome — ChatGPT helped me explore Roman ruins. It didn’t help me find great wine.
The joy of feeling good again — Injury, fitness, and one rainy afternoon in Switzerland
Don't start an outdoor brand (right now). — I discuss the challenging economics facing the outdoor industry with Bill Amos, founder of the recently shuttered brand NW Alpine.
One Made Noise. One Made a Mess. — How two recent campaigns by Mammut and Arc’teryx reveal the precarious state of brand identity.
Can Livestream Shopping Hook Outdoor Gear Buyers? — The outdoor world hasn’t fully tuned in yet, but platforms like Whatnot are changing how gear is bought...and who’s buying it.
A Two-Day Trek Through the Bernese Oberland: Kandersteg to Mürren — Crossing the Hohtürli and Sefinenfurgge on a two day hike from Oeschinensee to Mürren.
The Outdoor Industry is Dead — Well, maybe not \\\\"dead\\\\". But it has been pretty heavily absorbed into general \\\\"culture\\\\" and lost much of its previously distinct identity.
