Mountains

Mountains

What did John Muir mean when he said: “The mountains are calling”? He knew they were a place where nature reigns supreme, and you can still find something wild. Mountain sports can include anything from hiking to high lines. In a nutshell, anything you can do on land (except biking) is better in the mountains and fair game for the mountain category.

Jenn's love for the mountains comes from twenty years as a professional skier and seven years as a whitewater guide. She's a mountain girl through and through. Ed came into his own in the mountains and deserts of Arizona. There he picked up endurance hiking, climbing, and expedition caving. Our love of the mountains shines through this entire category.

Secrets of Sigiriya Rock: Holy Temple or Pleasure Palace?

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Berry Creek Falls Loop at Big Basin Redwoods State Park- A Hiking Guide

Berry Creek Falls Loop at Big Basin Redwoods State Park- A Hiking Guide

Berry Falls is the premier hike of Big Basin Redwoods State Park in California. The notoriety is in part, because it’s a difficult but manageable hike.
Romero Pools: Tucson's Other Hiking Trail With Water

Romero Pools: Tucson's Other Hiking Trail With Water

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Is Watchman Trail the Easiest Hike in Zion National Park

Is Watchman Trail the Easiest Hike in Zion National Park

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Angels Landing: The Best Hike In Zion National Park

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Biking the Million Dollar Highway - Durango to Silverton

Biking the Million Dollar Highway - Durango to Silverton

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Cloudland Canyon Hiking and Photography Guide - Know Before You Go

Cloudland Canyon Hiking and Photography Guide - Know Before You Go

Cloudland Canyon is one of Georgia’s most rugged and beautiful state parks. Here is our complete guide to the parks hiking trails and capturing it on film.
Finding Strange on the Shores of the Salton Sea

Finding Strange on the Shores of the Salton Sea

All we were looking for was a quiet hike through Painted Canyon for Easter. We found Jesus, took a pilgrimage to Mecca and climbed Salvation Mountain.
Dream Maintenance - the Art of Letting Go

Dream Maintenance - the Art of Letting Go

I dreamed of climbing Snake Dike. This route has been my muse, my tormentor, and my unicorn for my entire adult life, but I am now ready to let it…

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