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This is the story of an unlikely mountaineering duo: a 14 year old girl and a National Geographic nominated Adventurer of the Year.Words and Photography by Christy Mahon"It seemed like the mountain kept growing and growing and we'd never get to the top, but we finally did," El...

Words by Robert Cocuzzo, Photography by Chris ShaneI have to admit that I’m spoiled. The Tetons. The Chugach. The Alps. I’ve dined from some of the finest mountains that Mother Nature cooked up, and so my appetite for adventure has become, let’s say, a little particular. When ...

Words & Photography by Dan SheplerYosemite needs no introduction. This iconic destination is everywhere on the internet and social media is flooded with posts of people enjoying its beauty. While it is the third most visited national park, it doesn't take much to find yourself...

Words by Cade Palmer & Photography by Becca BredehoftWhen our friends Dave and Mariah told us they had scored a permit for a private river trip through the Grand Canyon and asked if we wanted to join, Becca and I both said yes immediately, without hesitation. I mean… why not? ...

WHERE: Somewhere between the desert and the San Rafael SwellWHEN: April 22nd - 27thTHE CREW: Becca Skinner, Photographer Heidi River, Mother & Outdoor Enthusiast August River, Junior Explorer THE GEAR:Alpha Alpine PulloverSidley ShirtAzura Insulated JacketKid's Hometown Down J...

THE LOTTERY:Each year, December 1 through January 31 is permit season. For a $15 application fee, you buy the hope that you'll score a river trip permit for that season. Friends often coordinate dates and locations and synchronize their applications for improved odds of ensuri...

WHERE: Icefall Lodge, British ColumbiaWHEN: January 7th - 14thTHE CREW: Tess Wood, Entrepreneur Doug Marshall, Photographer Lindsay Mann, Athlete Cooper Kahlenberg, Athlete Jessica Baker, Athlete & Guide THE PLAN: The automatic out-of-the-office email reply is set, those coupl...

As humans, we all have basic needs that must be met in order to survive from day to day. Beyond these needs, we begin to develop and dream up additional requirements that we crave in order to feel soul satisfaction.When the days grow shorter during the winter months, the motiv...

BALDY KNOLL YURT, 8800” ELEV. | GRAND TETONSTrip Brief | With 30“ of new snow in 24 hours, a group of Stio staff and athletes skinned 7 miles into the Tetons of Idaho‘s backcountry to test new product, take photos and ski the deepest, lightest champagne pow of the season under...