If you’ve ever hiked at high altitudes, you may be familiar with one of the more unfortunate side effects of mountain travel: excess wind. And we don’t mean the meteorological kind. There’s no question that high altitudes are associated with increased flatulence. But there are plenty of questions about why. Some mountaineers blame it on [...]
Hygiene is important in the wild – you don’t want to get any infections or infestations when you’re far from help – and keeping your teeth, mouth (and body!) clean is an important part of this. So what if you forgot or lost your toothbrush? If you don’t have one, you’ll need to find other [...]
Arctic winds and record-breaking low temps. Will this winter ever end? Whether you’re a sun-seeker in search of soft sandy beaches or a powder hound looking to make the most of ski season, these itineraries are full of great winter vacation ideas. Warm Weather Vacations Key West, FL Famous for being the southernmost spot in [...]
Few people are as dedicated to their regular workout routine as mountain biker Justin Brandenburg. When the New Mexico-based enthusiast rolled up to his favorite trail in 2021 and found it buried in deadfall from a recent storm, he knew he had to do something to enjoy the path once more. And so he started [...]
Last Saturday, thousands of people gathered in Los Angeles’s Greek Theatre to mourn the death of P-22, a local wild mountain lion—and one of Hollywood’s favorite animal celebrities. For years, the male lion prowled around neighborhoods, occasionally showing up on wildlife cams but otherwise sticking to the shadows. Unlike some other urban carnivores, P-22 always [...]
Obviously, Bear Grylls is no stranger to freezing temperatures—having successfully climbed Everest and survived plenty of other extreme weather scenarios, he’s first to admit that cold climates are not to be messed with. Still, even if you’re exploring winter vistas from the heated comfort of your car, he has some sage advice to ensure your [...]
Building a campfire isn’t easy. Even if you have the essentials like matches and kindling, it takes skill and experience. But what if you’re missing one of the most essential items for building a fire—namely, usable wood? Even outdoor experts and regular campers might not be prepared for such a dilemma. Most often, it happens [...]
As a survivalist and adventurer, one of Bear Grylls’s most important, most-used skill is his ability to find or build a shelter in different environments. This is especially true in thick forests or jungle, when getting shelter from the elements is vital. You may need protection from heat, cold, rain, dangerous animals, and other hazards. [...]
Camping and Cali…they even sound made for one another. Makes perfect sense since there’s no shortage of great camping opportunities in the state of California, all 840 miles of it. The choices are virtually endless. With all that country and all those campgrounds, how do you ferret out the best of the bunch? And how [...]
Bears, big cats, and wild canines are attacking humans more frequently than at any time in modern history. That’s according to a sweeping new international study released in the journal PLOS Biology last week. But it’s not just that there are more people on the planet—or more carnivores. Instead, a complex interplay of climate, socioeconomic [...]
