Reader Stories
Submit Photos Of The Mountain Men In Your Life
I need you to share the photos you’d want to see in our magazine: pictures of capable, strong, and most of all outdoorsy men.
Tampons and Other Unusual 4-Wheeling Fixes
You don’t have to be a man to be MacGyver. When it comes to picking a lock with a bobby pin, or fixing a bra strap with a safety pin, women’s skills are well documented. But women can also fix a vehicle. If you find yourself stuck or even injured while off-roading, don’t be […]
Have You Suffered from “Oxy D.” syndrome?
While climbing Mt. Whitney, brunette reader Jenecca Prevette has a “blonde moment.”
Keep Moving Forward
A reader recounts her inspiring road to recovery after suffering a stroke at age 42.
Response to a Summer Issue Headline
I was drawn to your article “Wrench Wench” about the United Bicycle Institute. I feel it speaks to encouraging young women to not be afraid of the STEM fields where females are currently underrepresented. With that being said, I do have a concern regarding the title.
Annihilation: Facing Fear and Doubt During Training
A reader shares the story of training for her first century race.
Trekking in Humla, Nepal
This Fall we had the opportunity to spend 16 days trekking in Humla, Nepal. Before we left we had heard how beautiful the Himalayas are and we were not disappointed.
Lessons from my First Triathlon
At age 42 I decided that I was ready to fulfill an item on my bucket list–a triathlon. I wish I could tell you that I crossed the finish line.
Solo South Sister Summit Mission!
Last time I skied South Sister was with my best ski buddy and at the peak of my physical ability. This time I was all alone, and in the worst physical condition that I’d been in in years.
2013 – The Year of the Lycra
As 2012 drew to a close I knew that something had to change and in order to step forward enthusiastically into the New Year, I needed to know that I would be achieving something outdoors in 2013.
The Big Hike for MS: Day 23
By the time I finished the trail I was not only physically drained but mentally fatigued not to mention completely pissed off that I went out of my way for at least three miles.
