Every year, millions of people experience the magic of the Grand Canyon. Trails are the lifeline of the national park and so much goes into maintaining them.
At what point does speed become a problem? With the increased number of recreationists and all of the emerging forms of trail activities, there’s been a renewed sense of concern over how fast folks are going on the trail.
Mountain bike Hall of Famer, Leigh Donovan, talks about how to safely and respectfully ride and share trails with ebikes—both in and out of the saddle.
Keep the engagement rolling beyond your friend group. When you’re out on the trail and see an unfamiliar face, reaching out can make or break someone’s day. Here are four ways to be a better friend on the trail, with your crew, and to strangers alike.
In 2020, Navajo adventurer and guide Louis Williams created Ancient Wayves River and Hiking Adventures. The outfitter isn’t just any guiding company, however—it’s the first of its kind to be based in the Navajo Nation and Indigenous owned.
Vasu Sojitra, who lost his right leg as an infant, is committed to diversifying the outdoors, advocating for intersectionality and showing up as a mentor to other professional athletes and newcomers alike.
After learning how to backpack during the Covid pandemic, Maggie Twitchell transitioned from working in the solar industry to creating Backpacking for Slowpokes, a hiking and backpacking guiding service that caters to women and those marginalized by gender who are always at the back of the pack or who don’t…