Ask Outdoors: Are SkiMo and Ski Mountaineering the Same Thing? Yes and No.
SkiMo is technically short for ski mountaineering, but are they the same? We are here to answer this question and weigh in on the debate.
SkiMo is technically short for ski mountaineering, but are they the same? We are here to answer this question and weigh in on the debate.
As one of the most well-known and beloved patriotic songs in the United States, “America the Beautiful” has inspired generations of Americans. And while many know it as an ode to America’s spaces, places, and spirit, you may not realize that it was born amid the majestic beauty of the Colorado mountains. In 1893, Wellesley College [...]
Concertgoers were pelted with golf-ball size hail, leaving nearly 100 people injured. It raises the question: are hail storms getting worse?
A runner in Colorado was attacked by a group of cows while exercising in Boulder County. Approximately 15-20 cows were involved in the attack. A witness saw the attack happen and called 9-1-1. Rangers arrived in 15 minutes and took the runner to the hospital. The jogger’s condition is currently unknown. Officials temporarily closed the [...]
Let’s face it: While you might live for the great outdoors, not all of your family or friends are born campers. But that doesn’t mean you can’t spend a few nights together in the wilderness—provided you choose your accommodations to suit everyone in your crew. Whether you prefer the beach or the mountains, these all-inclusive [...]
A new study conducted by the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization has shown how a lack of access to cars can really keep people away from nature. Just outside the city, recreation areas in the Blue Hills are completely inaccessible to residents who can’t drive there, and nearly a third of the city has never [...]
Whitewater rafting offers not one, but multiple shots of adrenaline as you buck through unruly waves and surge down drops on a roiling river. If you can swim and paddle a canoe or kayak, you can ride most rivers with the help of reliable outfitter. The question is: where to go? How Does Whitewater Classification [...]
The western U.S. is home to some of the earth’s most concentrated geothermal activity. From geysers and fumaroles to lava tubes and hot springs, getting outside and seeing earth science in action with your own eyes is an incredible experience. While Yellowstone is well known for its geysers, and has the highest concentration of them [...]
There’s been a lot of public lands news in the media this week, but the latest announcement deserves some special attention. Last Thursday, the Biden administration proposed a new rule that could change the way the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) stewards its 245 million acres of land. If approved, the rule could change the [...]
There’s no better way to cool off from a warm weather hike than by taking a dip in a lake, pond or swimming hole. Such bodies of water can be found in forests throughout the United States. Some are hidden gems, while some attract groups of people looking to cool off. Pack a towel, grab [...]