The Latest
A Few Days in the Polish Tatras: Beautiful, Busy, and Unexpected — Zakopane isn’t quiet, but there’s still magic in its crowds and peaks.
A Land Grab Disguised as Housing Reform — The latest land sale proposal from Senator Mike Leeis deeply flawed, but the housing conversation it sparks is one outdoor advocates can’t ignore.
iOverlander’s Pivot Shows the Cost of Community-Driven Tech — Built on trust and volunteerism, the popular overlanding and vanlife app now faces the challenge of becoming sustainable.
Airbnb’s New Direction: Not Just Stays Anymore — Airbnb wants to be more than just a place to book a stay. But can it really pull off becoming the next great “travel super app\\\\"?
From Canada to Europe, travelers are skipping the U.S. this year — Rising tensions and shifting global perceptions are keeping travelers away from the U.S. Thea impact will show up in mountain towns and gateway cities.
Reader feedback - May 2025 — It’s been a while since I’ve done a mailbag. If you’re new to Here & There, I like to revisit reader feedback every now and then to address important questions and touch on any updates or revisions to my thoughts.
I skied the Vallée Blanche. It already feels a bit like a memory. — As glaciers recede and seasons shrink, one of skiing’s most iconic routes feels increasingly fragile.
The case for pragmatic conservation in a polarized world — A viral post, backlash at REI, and the launch of Nature Is Nonpartisan reveal just how fractured environmental politics have become.
Not just apparel: Norrøna bets on lodging, guiding, and deeper loyalty — The Norwegian brand is leading the way in the outdoor industry when it comes to omni-channel marketing strategies.
When public lands lose their stewards: layoffs, neglect, and the push toward privatization — Layoffs will have a significant affect on public lands and institutions this year.
Here's how tariffs will affect the outdoor industry — Tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico are likely to negatively affect businesses in the outdoor industry.
Strava is shifting focus. Will users come along? — What happened to FATMAP routes, SEO moves, product strategy, and a few predictions
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