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As a kid, I loved roller skating and occasionally ventured onto the ice rink at the mall during the winter. Back then, fear wasn’t even a consideration. If I fell, I simply brushed it off and kept going. So why does stepping out of our comfort zones feel so much harder as adults?
Read MoreCongratulations. You’re taking advantage of cheaper rent by moving into a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood.
Yes, you’re part of the problem. But it’s also all you can afford at the moment. You’re a reluctant gentrifier, actively causing harm but also feeling kinda bad about it. Short of going back to the Midwest or to an overpriced apartment in a different part of town…here are six things you can do to be a better community member now.
Read MoreJenny recalled. “We spent so much time together in the car, talking for hours. It was a great way to connect.” Damon agreed, adding, “Outdoor trips gave us a chance to bond in ways that everyday life doesn’t always allow.”
Read MoreWe don’t need cash, we have credit cards and bank accounts, smart phones and mobile payment apps. We don’t need spare change, we aren’t unhoused. So if its not a problem for us, cash free establishments can’t be a problem for anyone else, right?
Read MoreBut ask a New England surfer about the changing seasons. It’s more likely they’ll mark this same passage of time by the thickness of their neoprene wetsuit. They surf year-round, making the most of the sometimes harsh and unforgiving winters. New England surfers simply add millimeters of neoprene the way hikers add base layers. For a lifelong Californian born and raised in “sunny San Diego,” my first winter in Rhode Island was eye opening.
Read MoreAn ultramarathon, any race beyond 26.2 miles, is one of the most absurd, beautiful, brutal, and enlightening pursuits I’ve ever encountered. It teaches one profound truth about life—you, I, and every human being on this planet are capable of far, far, FAR more than we ever thought possible.
Read MoreThese six athletes of color are removing barriers to winter sports, like snowboarding, skiing, backpacking and alpine climbing. Here’s how:
Read MoreThis fall, I planned a trip to Hueco for a friend’s first outdoor climbing trip. We were all very excited. We drove to the park and at the ranger station, there was a sign out front- “NO CLIMBING TODAY.” We were devastated.
So, what were going to do?? Luckily I remembered, 8 years earlier that I climbed a cool cave in Las Cruces, New Mexico. I told everyone, No need to despair, onto Las Cruces we go!
Read MoreA former Team USA figure skater and U.S. Nationals Gold Medalist, Angelina Huang first stepped onto the ice at just six years old. By 11, she was training professionally at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado, and by 12, she had landed her first double axel. There was something special about life in the rink that touched her soul, lifted her spirits, and inspired to dream big.
Read MoreThis year, try embracing small changes and sustainable habits that are not only good for your health but also bring joy and fulfillment, without the hefty price tag.
Read MoreMost of the winter holidays have come and gone; leaving long, cold and dark days ahead. Here’s how to prepare for seasonal depression.
Read MoreI spoke to three inspiring individuals—Mario Rigby, Karina Henry, and Elshu Kebede—to uncover the highs, lows, and practical advice for taking the leap into a life of travel.
Read MoreMy cat actually seems much happier living in a van where she and I can have our own space than in a cramped apartment, or even a house, with multiple roommates.
Read More“[Reclaiming food sovereignty] has to be inter-generational work,” Antonio concluded. “It has to be beautiful, fun, sexy, and fulfilling—and [it] takes good people and good organizing.”
Read More“As a hunter, and as a Vietnamese-American woman, I know I’m not what most people imagine, but I’ve found that hunting can be profoundly peaceful,” said Stephanie.
Read MoreIt took me years to notice and acknowledge the strength I carried in my body. That day, I don’t think I gave a second thought to my appearance or how my stomach looked. I just felt free.
Read MoreA major benefit of being a boulderer is that you have the freedom to do it anytime you want. But it can be intimidating to be out in nature alone and it’s inherently risker than climbing with others. I have five tips to make it safer, so you can keep on sending!
Read More…it’s time to rest; to confront our burnout by putting down the work. The liberation movements we belong to are not a short term thing. They will occupy our entire lives, and possibly the lives of our children and their children. The work is never done. So rest for a time. And recharge, until hope feels more tangible.
Read MoreIt was not until age 30, two generations removed from living in Tibet, that I would fulfill a lifelong dream.
Read MoreSkip cuffing season this winter and build community instead in seven easy steps.
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