-
“To the Limit”
Summit Journal
February 2024
Newcomer Amity Warme is on an unprecedented tear. Can anything stop her? Read it here. -
“The Greatest Ski Trip of Lifetime is in a. . .Rainforest?”
Men’s Journal
February 2024
This unique ecosystem—what’s known as an inland temperate rainforest—is only found in Siberia, parts of Russia, and here. Read it here. -
“The Magnificent Mother of Sea Country”
Hidden Compass
February 2024
Amid Sea Rangers, scientists, and underwater spectacles, Jayme Moye finds a pioneering effort to restore Earth’s largest living structure. Read it here. -
“A Deadly Helicopter Crash in Terrace, British Columbia, Kills Three Skiers”
Outside
January 2024
The group, from Northern Escape Heli-Skiing, included five clients, a guide, and a pilot. Read it here. -
“This ski paradise in Canada is one of the snowiest places on Earth”
National Geographic
January 2024
Located in a rare inland temperate rainforest known for epic snowfall, British Columbia’s Revelstoke is the perfect winter playground. Read it here. -
“Why is Everyone Hip-Hop Dancing in Nelson, BC?”
Kootenay Mountain Culture
November 2023
On the 50th anniversary of hip hop, Jayme Moye reports on her dance-crazed mountain town. Read it here. -
“Walk across the sky in the U.S.’s highest-elevation city”
National Geographic
August 2023
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains at 10,158 feet, Leadville, Colorado, draws adventurers and history buffs. Here’s how to visit this former mining boomtown. Read it here. -
“Athlete and Activist Caroline Gleich on What it Takes to Create Real Change”
Men’s Journal
June 2023
With the Defender Service Awards underway, Jayme spoke to a major player in the outdoor accessibility and climate education space. Read it here. -
“The 45 Most Adventurous Women of the Past 45 Years”
Men’s Journal
June 2023
A celebration of the mountaineers, arctic explorers, activists, and artists who redefine the limits of what’s humanly possible. Read it here. -
“Saving Some Serious Green”
Kootenay Mountain Culture
May 2023
British Columbia’s newest nature conservancy is a marvel of 2,000-year-old trees and wildlife. Just don’t expect guided tours anytime soon. Read it here. -
“Will Your Next Ski Jacket Be Custom Fit?”
Outside
April 2023
Made Apparel is on a mission to make better outerwear at competitive prices. Read it here. -
“In Tasmania, Bushwalks Help Conserve Native Flora”
Conde Nast Traveler
March 2023
On a trek along the Australian state’s scenic coast, Jayme Moye discovers how connecting with nature can help protect it. Read it here. -
“In British Columbia, Skiers and Conservationists Work in Tandem”
Conde Nast Traveler
February 2023
Panorama Ski Resort, home of the endangered Whitebark pine, is leading a groundbreaking new initiative to save it. Read it here. -
“Life Advice from the Oldest Climbers at the Gym”
Outside
January 2023
This unlikely climbing crew hasn’t let age stop them from having a good time. In fact, some things are better than ever. We asked them how they do it. Read it here. -
“Behind the Lines”
Kootenay Mountain Culture
December 2022
From record-breaking sprints to month-long slogs, Jayme Moye explores the evolution of Kootenay ski traversing. Read it here.*
*Bronze Winner: 2023 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“Pedal to the Medal”
Kootenay Mountain Culture
December 2022
The Race to Alaska event was particularly difficult for boaters in 2022. But for one Kootenay crew, bicycles helped propel them to the finish line. Read it here. -
“Out of Sight at Red Mountain Resort”
Conde Nast Traveler
November 2022
At an unassuming spot along British Columbia’s famed powder highway, Jayme Moye uncovers one of Canada’s best-kept secrets. Read it here. -
“We Are a Mountain Nation”
Adventure Journal
September 2022
In Slovenia, the country’s highest peak is more than a symbol of national pride—scaling it is a birthright, duty, and dream. Read it here.*
*3rd Place: 2022 Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) Best Outdoor Adventure Story -
“These Indigenous-Owned Lodges Take Visitors Deep Into British Columbia”
Conde Nast Traveler
August 2022
Expect hot springs, grizzly bear spotting, and plant medicine at these newly-opened eco-resorts. Read it here. -
“Why You Should Make Canada Your Next Wellness Destination”
Conde Nast Traveler
July 2022
From a floating sauna on Vancouver Island to a 17th-century monastery retreat, these are six of the best wellness experiences across the region. Read it here. -
“In Revelstoke, B.C., I Found the Wildest, Most Rugged Forest I’ve Ever Seen”
The Toronto Star
June 2022
Revelstoke is situated within the world’s only inland temperate rainforest, where trees can grow to the size of grain silos. Read it here. -
“Welcome to the World’s Only Inland Temperate Rainforest”
Kootenay Mountain Culture
May 2022
The Kootenays are home to the world’s only inland temperate rainforest, and its uniqueness attracts everyone from tree huggers to tree cutters. Read it here. -
“What the World’s Greatest Adventurers Teach Their Kids”
Fatherly
May 2022
What outdoor skills should your kids know? Jayme went to 18 professional explorers, athletes, and naturalists for answers. Read it here. -
“Surf and Turf”
Conde Nast Travler
April 2022
How hockey star turned hotelier Willie Mitchell finds solace and sustenance on Canada’s Vancouver Island. Read it here. -
“Oceans Initiative: On a Mission to Protect Marine Life”
Filson Journal
March 2022
A team of scientists are on a mission to protect marine life in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Read it here. -
“Why Adventure Tourism Tenure in the Kootenays is So Divisive”
Kootenay Mountain Culture
December 2021
In the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Backcountry skiing has exploded in popularity, driving an increased use of public lands. How much is too much? Read it here.*
*Bronze Winner: 2022 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“The 2021 Outsiders of the Year”
Outside
December 2021
The athletes, activists, tree planters, chefs, filmmakers, and other disrupters who changed our world for the better in 2021. Read it here. -
“Northern Lights and Winter Delights”
Canadian Geographic
November 2021
Jayme takes in the untamed beauty of British Columbia’s northernmost reaches. Read it here. -
“Introducing Canadian Arctic Producers”
Filson Journal
November 2021
Since 1965, Canadian Arctic Producers has been promoting and preserving First Nations art in the remote north. Read it here. -
“How Studying Witchcraft Changed My Relationship with the Outdoors”
Outside
October 2021
What a witches’ year taught me about our relationship to wild places. Read it here. -
“A Family of Three Died Mysteriously on a Hike. Here’s What Happened.”
Outside
October 2021
A couple and their one-year-old child were found less than two miles from their car in the Sierra National Forest, with no obvious trauma. Authorities finally determined the cause of death. Read it here. -
“The 25 Best Winter Trips in the World”
Outside
October 2021
Surfing in Baja. Summit-to-sea skiing in Alaska. Hiking in Death Valley. There’s no shortage of epic adventures to be had in winter. We’ve rounded up our favorite trips to make sure you get your fill of thrills. Read it here. -
“New Ruling Ousts Police from Old-Growth Protests at Fairy Creek”
Outside
September 2021
The British Columbia Supreme Court mandated that law enforcement leave the front lines, in part due to its failure to uphold civil liberties. Read it here. -
“Old-Growth Logging Protest Becomes Canada’s Largest Act of Civil Disobedience”
Gear Junkie
September 2021
Police have arrested nearly 900 people in the fight to stop the logging of ancient forests. Read it here. -
“In British Columbia, the Fight for Old Growth Rages On”
Outside
August 2021
Indigenous people and a scrappy band of activists called the Rainforest Flying Squad are all that stands between Vancouver Island’s last old growth and logging companies. Read it here.*
*Silver Winner: 2021 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA)
-
“The Ancient Tree Hunter”
Patagonia
July 2021
As the old-growth logging crisis heats up in Canada, a photographer goes searching for trees to save them. Read it here. -
“The Mystery Behind a Photo of a Logged Old-Growth Tree”
Outside
June 2021
You might think that British Columbia’s oldest forests are protected from commercial interests. You’re wrong. Read it here. -
“Whistler, Revelstoke, and Big White Close Due to COVID”
Outside
April 2021
British Columbia is in the midst of a major surge in coronavirus cases, forcing resorts to shutter early. Read it here. -
“Touring B.C.’s Inside Passage”
Canadian Geographic
Mar/Apr 2021
Still largely remote, B.C.’s Inside Passage offers a glimpse of a wild world where nature — from grizzly bears to humpback whales — rules the day. Read it here. -
“Exploring the Origins of Skiing in China’s Altai Mountains”
Canadian Geographic
January 2021
A Canadian ski-touring legend reminisces about snow-bound cultural connections made prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and mounting political tensions. Read it here.*
*Best Outdoor Adventure Story: 2021 Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) -
“Stories of Ice”
Kootenay Mountain Culture
November 2020
Stories of Ice chronicles the history of glaciers in British Columbia and Alberta through the unique experiences of the people who live and work there. Read it here. -
“Finding Flow”
Mustang Survival
September 2020
Jayme and her family of lake sailors find their sea legs. Read it here. -
“Proving Ground”
Mustang Survival
August 2020
An aspiring R2AK team from interior British Columbia test their mettle offshore. Read it here. -
“Top Natural Hot Springs in the West”
Filson Journal
June 2020
File these six standout natural soaking pools away for when the time is right to travel again. Read it here. -
“A Life Built Around Horses”
Filson Journal
June 2020
Bianca Shannon left New York City for Santa Fe, following a dream to build her life and career around horses. Read it here. -
“Where the Tall Trees Grow”
Conde Nast Traveler
May 2020
On southern Vancouver Island, among some of the world’s most ancient forests, Jayme Moye realizes just how easy it can be to disconnect. Read it here. -
“The Magic of the Mountains”
Whitewater Writer-in-Residence Blog
February 2020
The magic of the mountains isn’t only in their challenge—it’s also in their ability to connect. Read it here. -
“Step Inside the Groundbreaking, Lifesaving ‘MIT for Pyros'”
Popular Mechanics
February 2020
Our parents told us not to play with fire. Thankfully, these scientists didn’t listen. Read it here. -
“Explorer Laura Adams is Enjoying a Two-Dimensional Adventure”
Kootenay Mountain Culture
February 2020
Royal Canadian Geographical Society fellow Laura Adams embarks on a new adventure, turning her arctic expeditions into art. Read it here. -
“Chinese Puzzle”
Adventure Journal
January 2020
Was skiing invented in Asia? A search for its origins follows the faint tracks of history. Read it here.*
*Gold Winner: 2020 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“Be Here Now”
Men’s Journal
January 2020
From the world’s new adventure frontiers to its best places to stay, here are Men’s Journal’s 2020 Travel Awards. Read it here. -
“Shannon Galpin Isn’t Done Yet”
Bicycling
December 2019
Shannon Galpin survived blood clots in her brain and the fall of Afghan women’s cycling. Now she’s ready for her next chapter. Read it here.*
*Gold Winner: 2020 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“Beyond the Boundary”
Whitewater Writer-in-Residence Blog
December 2019
A tale of exploring the wilderness beyond the ski resort boundary. Read it here. -
“When I Grow Up”
Kootenay Mountain Culture
November 2019
Meet the next generation of mountain-sports athletes, guides, instructors, and storytellers. These are their dreams and their challenges. Read it here. -
“Meet One of the First Women on Everest in ‘Rising'”
Outside
October 2019
In 1986, Sharon Wood became the first North American woman to climb the world’s tallest peak. Now she’s opening up about her experience—on and off the mountain. Read it here. -
“Inside the Fire Lab”
Filson Journal
August 2019
Step inside the U.S. Forest Service’s Fire Sciences Laboratory in Missoula, Montana, home of cutting-edge work in wildland fire research. Read it here.*
*Bronze Winner: 2019 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“The Longest Human-Powered Door-to-Summit Ascent of Denali”
Outside
July 2019
Here’s what it takes to get yourself on top of Denali, from Salt Lake City, without a single motor. Read it here.*
*Honorable Mention: 2019 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“World’s Greatest Road Trips”
Men’s Journal
June 2019
Five days in Canada’s Okanagan Valley is the ultimate wine-country road trip. Read it here. -
“Thirteen Feet Under”
Alpinist
June 2019
In Canada’s Banff National Park, climber Michelle Kadatz was engulfed by an avalanche and buried 13 feet deep. While entombed, she experienced something that seemed as improbable as her eventual rescue. Read it here.*
*Banff Mountaineering Article Award for Mountain Literature, 2019 -
“Day Hikers are the Most Vulnerable in Survival Situations. Here’s Why”
National Geographic
April 2019
A new study looks at who lives and who dies when lost in the wild.
Read it here. -
“Alpine Highlining Comes to Whitewater”
Whitewater Adventure Blog
March 2019
Whitewater Ski Resort was the site of a first-of-its-kind alpine highlining project. Read it here. -
“How a One-Handed Champion is Reinventing Rock Climbing”
National Geographic
March 2019
Born without her lower left arm, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Maureen Beck is pushing the sport to new heights.
Read it here. -
“Far North Adventures That (Almost) Anyone Can Do”
MensJournal.com
February 2019
You don’t have to be a polar explorer to experience these remote and amazingly beautiful places.
Read it here. -
“The Essential Gear for Far North Adventure”
MensJournal.com
February 2019
Skiing in places like Greenland, Canada’s Baffin Island, and Siberia’s Altai Mountains requires different gear and apparel then, say, Colorado.
Read it here. -
“The New Adventure Icons”
Men’s Journal
January 2019
Men’s Journal‘s first-ever feature story on women highlights 17 female adventurers who are redefining the limits of what’s humanly possible. Read it here. -
“What the Forest Knows”
Hidden Compass
November 2018
A lesson awaits Jayme in the untouched forests of Haida Gwaii — from one of North America’s most majestic birds. Read it here.*
*Gold Winner: 2019 Solas Best Travel Writing Awards -
“Blind Adventurer Erik Weihenmayer Battles Rapids and Primal Fear in ‘The Weight of Water’”
MensJournal.com
October 2018
The adventure documentary The Weight of Water, chronicles blind athlete Erik Weihenmayer’s quest to paddle, in a solo kayak, the length of the Grand Canyon. Read it here. -
“5 Greatest Sea Kayaking Camping Trips in North America”
MensJournal.com
September 2018
These five sea kayaking camping trips offer the type of deep wilderness experience you’ll be telling stories about for the rest of your life.
Read it here. -
“Crush Walls Murals Focus on the Importance of Wildlife Conservation”
5280
August 2018
Breckenridge locals Shannon Galpin and her daughter, Devon Clark, will showcase a series of life-sized illustrations of endangered animals at RiNo’s annual urban arts festival.
Read it here. -
“Does Climbing Everest Alter Your Genetic Code?”
Outside
August 2018
Exposure to extreme environments can change our DNA. Everest climbers—and their twins—are the perfect study subjects. Read it here.*
*Gold Winner: 2018 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“Float Your Boat: The Best Whitewater River Trips in America”
Men’s Journal
August 2018
White-knuckle thrills, cold beers with friends, gourmet meals amid astonishing scenery— there’s nothing like a whitewater river trip. Read it here. -
“Tracing the Native American Roots of Natural Icons in the U.S.”
National Geographic
July 2018
This naturalist is working to ensure the history of America’s most revered outdoor spaces is not forgotten.
Read it here.*
*Honorable Mention: 2018 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“Kootenay Rock Climber Jasmin Caton”
Kootenay Mountain Culture
July 2018
Definitely dirtbag, and sure-as-heck hair-raising, rock climbing is not for the weak. What is it that moves these athletes of ascent to their happy places? Read it here. -
“Hiking with Llamas, Cycling Wine Country, and Other Epic Colorado Adventures”
The Guardian
July 2017
From Rocky Mountain highs to free-falling lows, Colorado is the adventure capital of the US. Sample the state by foot, car, bike and white-water raft on these multi-day trips (and day-trip alternatives) out of Denver. Read it here. -
“How Mountaineer Conrad Anker Unexpectedly and Accidentally Raised Adventurers”
Fatherly
June 2018
After losing his best friend and climbing partner to an avalanche, Anker stepped in to help raise his three sons. Read it here. -
“How to Take Any Dog on an Adventure”
Outside
June 2018
Through her volunteer work with animal shelters, Rachel Rodgers takes all different kinds of dogs out into the wilderness. Read it here. -
“Colorado’s Early Start to Wildfire Season Hits its National Forests Hard”
MensJournal.com
June 2018
As of June 14, 2018, at least six significant wildfires were burning in Colorado, a troublingly early start to the state’s fire season. Read it here. -
“Nature is the Best Medicine”
Fatherly
June 2018
Is the secret to curing asthma and ADHD as easy as getting outside? A growing body of evidence points to the very real medicinal benefits of making your kids go outside. Read it here. -
“Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell Set Historic Speed Record on El Capitan”
National Geographic
June 2018
The expert climbers reached the top of the Nose, Yosemite’s grandest route, in under two hours—something never before accomplished. Read it here.*
*Honorable Mention: 2018 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“Jaylyn Gough Asks: Whose Land Are You Exploring?”
Outside
May 2018
The founder of Native Women’s Wilderness talks about how she developed her organization and how far we still have to go. Read it here. -
“Tommy Caldwell Talks Record-breaking El Capitan Nose Climb”
MensJournal.com
May 2018
Arguably the strongest climber on earth is now also the fastest.
Read it here. -
“Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell Set New Speed Record on the Nose of El Capitan”
MensJournal.com
May 2018
Alex Honnold partners with Tommy Caldwell to take back the speed record on the Nose, rock climbing’s Holy Grail. Read it here. -
“A Climbing Memoir with More Agony Than Ecstasy”
Outside
May 2018
Jan Redford’s “End of the Rope” doesn’t shy away from the author’s climbing, relationship, and career pains—which makes it a refreshing new contribution to the canon. Read it here. -
“Lifting the Veil”
Marie Claire
May 2018
In her new memoir, the leader of the hijab protest movement encourages women to go head-to-head with the morality police. Read it here. -
“Why Anusha Shankar Doesn’t Mind Being the ‘Hummingbird Pee Person'”
Audubon
March 2018
By studying how the birds burn energy, the scientist hopes to better understand how animals can survive in a changing world. Read it here. -
“Skier Gus Kenworthy’s Globally-Televised Kiss Gave Hope to Families Like Mine”
The Inertia
February 2018
American freeskier Gus Kenworthy failed to make the podium in the 2018 Winter Olympics. But he won in a much more profound way. Read it here. -
“Boulder Outdoor Survival School”
The Outsider
January 2018
A school like none other, BOSS is an oasis of primitive knowledge nestled in the crags of the Utah desert, known for it’s long history of intensive survival courses. Read it here.*
*Bronze Winner: 2018 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“Top Spots: Denver”
enRoute
December 2017
Mountain views, French dip sandwiches, and an alpine train ride await in the Mile High City. Read it here. -
“How to Raise a Mentally Tough Daughter”
Fatherly.com
November 2017
Mental toughness is a concept parents have an easier time teaching their boys than their girls. A performance sports psychology specialist explains.
Read it here. -
“Heroes & Horses: A Ride with Founder Micah Fink”
The Outsider
November 2017
Former Navy SEAL Micah Fink helps combat veterans make peace with their past by learning to horse pack, a specialized form of backcountry camping. Our writer joins him in the Montana wilderness. Read it here.*
*Gold Winner: 2018 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“5 Creative Ways to Get Your Kids to Play Outside”
Fatherly.com
October 2017
Children need unstructured time outdoors, even if they’d rather spend the day on the couch. Here’s how to make it happen. Read it here. -
“The Wellthiest Cities in America”
Women’s Health
July/Aug 2017
And by that, we mean the healthiest, happiest, outdoors-iest, Zen-iest towns in the U.S. If you live in one, congrats. If not, we’ve just handed you 15 vacation ideas. Read it here. -
“10 Adventures You Can Take On in a Weekend”
MensJournal.com
July 2017
You don’t have to travel far or drop serious cash to have a meaningful experience in the outdoors.
Read it here. -
“Everything You Need to Know to Start Rock Climbing”
Outside
June 2017
How to prepare physically and mentally before tackling your first wall. Read it here. -
“Cruel Currents”
5280
June 2017
Last year, the federal government released a report about rampant sexual harassment and gender discrimination in Grand Canyon National Park’s white-water rafting district. The account sparked a nationwide outcry, suggesting the issues weren’t limited to Arizona. Could Colorado’s rafting industry be part of the problem?
Read it here.*
Gold Winner: 2017 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“KIlian Jornet Summits Everest Twice in One Week Without Supplemental Oxygen”
MensJournal.com
May 2017
The latest from Everest: Five days after ultra-runner Kilian Jornet ran to the top of Everest in 26 hours, he summited again. Read it here. -
“Canada Turns 150 This Year: Here’s Where to Celebrate”
Men’s Journal
May 2016
There’s no better time to visit our neighbor to the north. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Canada’s independence from Britain. It’s also the centennial of its national parks. Read it here. -
“The 25 Best Adventure Photos of the Past 25 Years”
MensJournal.com
May 2017
Nailing the shot might not be the same as reaching the summit, but these photos prove it’s a feat worthy of its own accolades. Read it here. -
“Everest 2017: The Teams to Watch”
MensJournal.com
April 2017
The 2017 Everest Climbing Season is officially underway. Here’s how it’s shaping up so far. Read it here. -
“Ski Freak”
Men’s Journal
April 2017
Aaron Rice shred 2.5 million vertical feet in a single year. Read it here. -
“Sands of Time”
Dorado
Mar/Apr 2017
Great Sand Dunes National Park in southern Colorado is a landscape unlike anything else on the continent. Journey across the colossal drifts for an otherworldly camping adventure. Read it here. -
“Patagonia Shows Support for Bears Ears With Massive VR Experience”
MensJournal.com
March 2017
Virtual Reality can be a powerful tool to introduce viewers to far-away places they may have never seen themselves. Read it here. -
“Athletes Go Live To Gain Attention”
5280
March 2017
Colorado athletes are using live-streaming capabilities to take viewers on epic adventures. Read it here. -
“19-Year-Old Margo Hayes Becomes the First Woman to Climb a 5.15 Route”
MensJournal.com
February 2017
This past weekend, Margo Hayes, 19, became the first female to send a 5.15 route — the most difficult rating in rock climbing. Read it here. -
“Testing Out Song Sleuth, a New App That Identifies Birds by Their Calls”
Audubon
February 2017
Song Sleuth’s advanced software can recognize the voices of 200 common bird species. But how does it fare in the field? Read it here. -
“The Long History and Uncertain Future of Bears Ears National Monument”
MensJournal.com
February 2017
A complete history of Bears Ears, from a Utah tribe’s meeting with the government to Obama’s signed National Monument seven years later.
Read it here. -
“The New Way to Work Remotely”
5280
February 2017
Life on the move is no longer the exclusive realm of retirees. Armed with laptops, smartphones, and Wi-Fi, more and more professionals are finding ways to travel and work—at the same time. Read it here. -
“The 19 Greatest Record-Breaking Feats of 2016”
MensJournal.com
January 2017
The first successful Everest season in three years, the Summer Olympics in Rio, advances in technology, and shared passions came together to make this one of the most memorable years for records in recent history. Read it here. -
“Arctic Explorers Face an Unusual Challenge: A Lack of Ice at the North Pole”
MensJournal.com
December 2016
Sebastian Copeland hopes to walk across the frozen ocean to the North Pole in 2017. But where’s the ice?
Read it here. -
“Girl Code”
Marie Claire
December 2016
Afghanistan’s first programming school for women celebrates its first graduating class. Read it here. -
“Shannon Galpin Wants You To Take Action”
Bicycling.com
December 2016
A decade fighting for women’s rights in Afghanistan has taught Shannon how to achieve her goals against all odds. Here’s how to get it done in any situation.
Read it here. -
“Patagonia Plans to Donate 100% of Black Friday Sales to Environmental Groups”
MensJournal.com
November 2016
A Black Friday deal we can all get behind: Patagonia will donate 100 percent of sales, both in store and online, to grassroots environmental groups.
Read it here. -
“Intrepid Illustrating: Living Cheaply, Traveling Widely, and Getting Paid”
Simple.com
November 2016
Choosing to become a global traveler is a brave decision. There’s no well-worn career path, and certainly no guaranteed money involved. But get it right, and you might end up like Candace Rose Rardon.
Read it here. -
“Avalanche Dogs Are Rare Breed”
Dorado
November 2016
Ski resort avalanche dogs and their handlers have become a critical part of search and rescue. Meet Taos’ newest team.
Read it here. -
“Paddleboard Through the Canyons of the Colorado River (No Permit Required)”
MensJournal.com
November 2016
The 15-mile stretch of the Colorado River in Arizona between Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry serves up much of the same 1,000-foot sandstone canyon scenery of the Grand Canyon itself, with none of the rapids, making it an ideal weekend SUP trip.
Read it here. -
“Tagging Every Summit”
Men’s Journal
November 2016
An ultrarunner summits 57 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks—in a month. Read it here. -
“Why Bhutan Is the Toughest Place in the World To Set a Himalayan Speed Record”
MensJournal.com
November 2016
In October a team of endurance athletes set a speed record on the Snowman Trek, a 188-mile trail through Bhutan’s high Himalayas that was originally a 17th-century Mongol-invasion route.
Read it here. -
“Why Is Mark Ruffalo Protesting a Pipeline in North Dakota?”
MensJournal.com
October 2016
Mark Ruffalo was seen on CNN hulking out this week in a protest against a controversial oil pipeline currently under construction in North Dakota.
Read it here. -
“How Adrian Ballinger Demolished the Cho Oyu Summit Speed Record”
MensJournal.com
October 2016
In the world of 8,000-meter peak mountaineering, Adrian Ballinger just set what’s possibly the most insane speed record ever. Read it here. -
“National Parks Harassment Scandals Continue to Spread as the Head of Yosemite Steps Down”
MensJournal.com
October 2016
The head of Yosemite National Park is stepping down following employee accusations that he created a hostile work environment rife with harassment, bullying, and humiliation.
Read it here. -
“How Did a Blind Man Climb Yosemite’s El Capitan in a Day?”
NationalGeographic.com
September 2016
Blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer scales the East Buttress in less than 24 hours and sets a new rock climbing record. Read it here.*
*Gold Winner: 2017 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“A New Concussion Test Comes to Denver”
5280
September 2016
A new baseline evaluation from Denver Sports Recovery helps doctors care for young athletes’ brains. Read it here. -
“Karl Meltzer Sets New Appalachian Trail Record Fueled by Spree, Oreos, and Bacon”
MensJournal.com
September 2016
Karl Meltzer runs the Appalachian Trail in 45 days, 22 hours, and 38 minutes, shaving nearly 10 hours off the previous record time. Read it here. -
“The Story Behind ‘Young Guns’ and the Rise of the Teenage Climbing Pro”
MensJournal.com
September 2016
Young Guns, the most anticipated film in the 2016 Reel Rock world tour, follows two American teen climbing sensations, Kai Lightner and Ashima Shiraishi. Read it here. -
“Sebastian Copeland’s Record 404-Mile Trek Across Australia’s Simpson Desert”
MensJournal.com
September 2016
Sebastian Copeland succeeds in his quest to trek across the dead heart of Australia, considered one of the harshest environments on the planet.
Read it here. -
“The World’s Top Climbers on Why Hans Florine Is Still the Greatest”
MensJournal.com
September 2016
As Hans Florine’s new book On the Nose hits book stores, Tommy Caldwell, Alex Honnold, Libby Sauter, and Erik Weihenmayer reflect on how Florine’s ambitions on the Nose have impacted their own climbing careers. Read it here. -
“Beyond Smug Hashtags: The Reality of Quitting Your Job to #followyourdreams”
Simple.com
August 2016
Adventure Journalist Jayme Moye cuts through the B.S. surrounding quitting your job to pursue your passion. (Don’t worry, it’s still a happy ending.) Read it here. -
“Industry Leader”
5280
August 2016
Can Luis Benitez, the founding director of Colorado’s new Office of Outdoor Recreation, make adventure pay off for the state?
Read it here. -
“Taking Back the Record”
Rock and Ice
August 2016
On June 17, 2012, the speed-climbing legend Hans Florine teamed up with Alex Honnold to try to take back the Nose record (an excerpt from Jayme Moye and Florine’s bestselling book, On the Nose).
Read it here. -
“Do We Have to Accept Doping in Sports?”
MensJournal.com
August 2016
Q&A with veteran sports journalist Mark Johnson, on the topic of his latest book. Read it here. -
“Just When You Thought it Was Safe to Skip Vacation”
Women’s Health
July 2016
Americans leave a collective 170 million vacay days on the table each year. Yet research shows that not getting away can literally be life-threatening.
Read it here. -
“Haycation, Anyone?”
Dorado
July 2016
Farm stays—vacation getaways on working farms—are popping up across the Southwest. Jayme Moye rolls up her sleeves at Colorado’s Avalanche Farm & Dairy and finds agrarian bliss.
Read it here. -
“Cycling Passion: Why I Lost Money Reporting on Afghanistan’s First Female Bike Racers”
Simple.com
July 2016
Professional writers are regularly faced with a question—is a passion-story worth losing money to tell? Read about how travel journalist Jayme Moye learned that the value of her work couldn’t always be measured in dollars.
Read it here. -
“Flight Plan: Soaring In A Motorless Glider Plane”
5280
July 2016
The Front Range is a hotbed for the cerebral sport of sailplaning, but you don’t need to be a rocket scientist—or a pilot—to catch some air.
Read it here.*
*Gold Winner: 2016 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“The Birth and Life of Yosemite’s El Capitan”
Travel + Leisure
June 2016
It’s one of Yosemite’s most iconic features and, for mountaineers, one of the most celebrated climbs in the world. Jayme Moye traces the story of El Capitan, from prehistoric magma to modern-day majesty.
Read it here.*
*Finalist: 2016 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“Adventure in Tow: 5 Lightweight Campers”
MensJournal.com
June 2016
These tiny houses on wheels have many of the same amenities as the larger campers, but at a fraction of the weight (and cost).
Read it here. -
“10 Best National Parks to Visit in Summer”
Fodor’s Travel Intelligence
June 2016
With the centennial of the National Parks service this summer, 2016 is the year to stay local and explore America.
Read it here. -
“Sebastian Copeland Sets Sights on the North Pole”
MensJournal.com
May 2016
The renowned polar explorer announces his bid to undertake the most difficult expedition of our times.
Read it here. -
“Your 2016 Guide to Everest”
MensJournal.com
May 2016
For the first time in two years, the climbing season on Mount Everest is underway.
Read it here. -
“Vertical Camping In The Rockies”
Men’s Journal
May 2016
A new offering in Colorado puts backcountry campers 300 above the ground on a vertical rock face.
Read it here. -
“Women’s Cycling in Afghanistan Hits the Roadblock of Corruption”
Bicycling
April 2016
Hailed as a precedent for women’s sports in the Middle East, the Afghan national women’s cycling team has been plagued by misconduct from the very people tasked with supporting it.
Read it here. -
“Why Teenage Girls Are Dominating Climbing”
MensJournal.com
April 2016
For the first time in U.S. history, teenage girls are standing as national champions in bouldering, sport, and speed—all three disciplines of climbing. What gives?
Read it here. -
“Kilian Jornet Offers First Details of 2016 Everest Speed Record Bid”
MensJournal.com
April 2016
Ultrarunner Kilian Jornet talks about his plan to summit Mount Everest, setting a new speed record and capping off his “Summits of My Life” project to run the world’s most sought-after peaks.
Read it here. -
“Climb a Fourteener By Ski”
5280.com
April 2016
Colorado Bike and Ski Tour Adventures offers guided backcountry tours of Quandary Peak—on skis. You’ve never seen the summit of a fourteener like this before.
Read it here. -
“Road Riding in Glacier National Park”
MensJournal.com
April 2016
For a few blissful weeks every spring, cyclists have the vertiginous Going-to-the-Sun-Road through Glacier National Park all to themselves.
Read it here. -
“In Bold Move, the Department of Interior Dissolves Grand Canyon River District”
MensJournal.com
March 2016
Following damning allegations of sexual harassment, the National Park Service shuts down the offending department in the Grand Canyon.
Read it here. -
“Eight Winter Getaways to Get Your Pulse Pounding”
MensJournal.com
February 2016
Take a vacation that embraces winter—climbing frozen falls, skiing a 14er, and sleeping in an igloo.
Read it here. -
“Alex Honnold’s Patagonia Trifecta: Two Speed Records and a First Ascent”
MensJournal.com
February 2016
Rock climber Alex Honnold sets two new speed records and makes a first ascent in Patagonia.
Read it here. -
“An Airstream Custom-Built for National Parks”
MensJournal.com
January 2016
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in the comfort of a limited-edition Airstream.
Read it here. -
“Rough Water: A River Guide Tells Her Side of the Story”
MensJournal.com
January 2016
In the wake of a federal report, a river guide tells her story—of a party culture gone awry, where women are harassed and treated as objects.
Read it here.*
*Finalist: 2016 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“Ultrarunner Rob Krar Wants Your Help in Saving the Grand Canyon”
MensJournal.com
January 2016
Krar’s new film, ‘Chasing the Distance,’ shares his personal connection to 1.7 million acres in northern Arizona under siege from uranium mining.
Read it here. -
“Hill Town”
Dorado
Jan/Feb 2016
Thanks to its retro Route 66 character, the Nob Hill Historic District has been reborn as Albuquerque’s hippest ’hood.
Read it here. -
“There Is Now a Lake on Mount Everest: Should We Be Worried?”
MensJournal.com
December 2015
A team of British glaciologists went searching for signs of melt on Everest. Instead, they found a lake.
Read it here. -
“Queens of the Mountain”
Travel + Leisure
December 2015
Do women learn to ski differently than men? A raft of new single-sex programs aims to prove they do. Jayme Moye takes to the slopes with an all-female class to find out for herself.
Read it here.*
*Finalist: 2016 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) Awards -
“Give the Gift of an Experience They’ll Never Forget”
MensJournal.com
December 2015
Skip the sweater—a gift guide for those who believe experiences trump objects.
Read it here. -
“Get Fit Trips”
Men’s Journal
December 2015
Skip the bottomless daiquiris. Here are the best retreats to help you relax, recharge, and get ripped.
Read it here. -
“What’s New in Après-Ski?”
New York
October 2015
Because hitting the slopes is really just an excuse to get sauced.
Read it here. -
“Europe’s 10 Most Epic Hiking Trails”
Fodor’s Travel Intelligence
October 2015
Thrilling heights, breathtaking scenery, challenging landscapes—introducing Europe’s best hiking trails.
Read it here. -
“Is It Ethical to Climb Everest? Conrad Anker’s Take”
MensJournal.com
October 2015
The spring earthquake and avalanche, overcrowding, sherpa strikes, and John Krakauer has us asking: Should we still be climbing Everest?
Read it here. -
“20 Places to See Abroad Before You Die”
Fodor’s Travel Intelligence
October 2015
Check these 20 incredible destinations off your bucket list, and you’ll know that you lived every minute to the fullest.
Read it here. -
“Fall’s Most Colorful Hikes”
Men’s Journal
October 2015
When the trees turn, the crowds come out—but that doesn’t mean you need to walk with them. Here are the best hikes to have the mountains to yourself.
Read it here. -
“Yosemite Climber Hans Florine Makes His 100th Ascent of the Nose”
National Geographic Adventure
September 2015
Hans Florine, a rock climbing legend in his own time, does it again.
Read it here. -
“Between a Rock and a Serene Place”
Dorado
September 2015
Thanks to its dubious spring break reputation, Lake Powell may not seem like an ideal destination for quiet beauty and solitude. Until you discover the off-season pleasure of stand-up paddleboarding.
Read it here. -
“Is This the Worst Wildfire Season Ever?”
MensJournal.com
September 2015
A forest fire fighter talks on 2015’s devastating fire season, and what we can do to stop it.
Read it here. -
“Mount Everest Is Open for Business — But Should It Be?”
MensJournal.com
August 2015
Sherpa have returned to Everest to rebuild the climbing route up the world’s most sought-after summit.
Read it here. -
“A Death at the Leadville Trail 100: What Went Wrong”
MensJournal.com
August 2015
On August 15, Scott Ellis, an experienced cyclist, died while participating in the Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race in Colorado.
Read it here. -
“Faster, Stronger, Better”
Self
August 2015
What would it take to reach your true athletic potential? One weekend warrior heads to the U.S. Olympic Training Center to find out.
Read it here. -
“An Adventurer’s Guide to El Niño”
MensJournal.com
August 2015
El Niño is here. But will it bring killer waves for surfing and snow for skiing?
Read it here. -
“You Can Now Go to Surf Camp in North Korea”
MensJournal.com
August 2015
Come September, the virgin waves of North Korea are officially open—to tourists as well as locals.
Read it here. -
“Vacation on the Range”
5280
August 2015
Colorado’s newest tourism trend: Overnighting on the farm.
Read it here. -
“One Wild First Descent in Papua New Guinea”
MensJournal.com
July 2015
On June 22, a team of kayakers made a first descent of the Beriman River on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea.
Read it here. -
“The Absolute Best Colorado Workouts for You”
5280
July 2015
Whether you’re into free weights, high-intensity interval training, spin classes, yoga, or gymnastics, we’ve found 29 places in Denver—and beyond!—to break a sweat.
Read it here. -
“5 Must-Have Items for Standup Paddleboarding”
MensJournal.com
June 2015
Five essentials for the serious standup paddler.
Read it here. -
“The Most Epic Fitness Festivals Happening This Summer”
Self
June 2015
Whether you’re a total fitness newbie, a weekend warrior or an elite athlete, these health and wellness celebrations offer major motivation and killer workouts.
Read it here. -
“Kelly Slater to SeaWorld: Free the Orcas”
MensJournal.com
June 2015
Kelly Slater joins forces with PETA in an attempt to confront SeaWorld about their treatment of orcas.
Read it here. -
“A Taste of Paradise”
Dorado
May/June 2015
Los Poblanos Inn is a food-lovers’ retreat, where guests can literally enjoy the fruits of the working organic farm.
Read it here.*
*Finalist: 2015 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“The 20 Most Adventurous Beaches”
MensJournal.com
May 2015
Whether you’re looking to surf, kayak, or climb walls that drop into the water, these beaches have your next adventure.
Read it here. -
“The Last Firsts in Adventure”
MensJournal.com
May 2015
First ascents, descents, crossings, and landings may seem to be harder to come by than ever. Not if these adventurers can help it.
Read it here. -
“Exploring South Korea by Bike”
MensJournal.com
May 2015
With more than 1,000 miles of dedicated bike paths following the country’s four major rivers, the Republic of Korea has some of the most advanced bike-touring infrastructure on Earth. Read it here. -
“Run a River, on Two Feet”
Men’s Journal
May 2015
Even down Class II rapids in Colorado, whitewater SUP is a heartpounding experience for adventurers looking for a new fix.
Read it here. -
“The Lost Hikers of Nepal”
MensJournal.com
April 2015
Attention shifts from Everest climbers to remote hikers in areas of the country that were hardest hit by the earthquake.
Read it here.*
*Silver Winner: 2015 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“A Yogi’s San Juan Del Sur”
New York
April 2015
Local boutique owner Yaosca Jimènez explains why yogi’s love this Nicaraguan surf town.
Read it here. -
10 Best National Parks to Visit in 2015
Fodor’s Travel Intelligence
April 2015
Ten bucket-list national parks—with new facilities, improved trails, and anniversary celebrations—that are must-visits in 2015.
Read it here. -
“Backcountry Beginnings: Tackling Berthoud Pass”
5280
March 2015
Skiing out-of-bounds has always terrified me—until I experienced Colorado’s iconic (and potentially treacherous) Berthoud Pass.
Read it here. -
“Once-In-a-Lifetime Backpacking Trips”
MensJournal.com
March 2015
Out of the 75,000 miles of trails in the U.S., we chose the 20 most spectacular multi-day hikes.
Read it here. -
“Hear Me Roar”
Elevation Outdoors
March 2015
Greenhouse gases have one of the planet’s most charismatic megafauna in serious danger. The more people who see this sad fact in person, the more people care. But can “conservation travel” save the polar bear?
Read it here. -
“Trail Runs Worth Getting Out For”
Self
March 2015
With gorgeous trails like these (and with warm weather right around the corner), it’s no contest between hitting the gym and heading for the great outdoors.
Read it here. -
“Off-Season Adventures in America’s National Parks”
Men’s Journal
January 2015
Hiking among a paradise all to yourself. Skiing through a herd of buffalo. Paddling among alligators. Here’s how to make the most of the national parks in winter.
Read it here. -
“Aspen Adds Skijoring To Winter Lineup”
Elevation Outdoors
January 2015
A new partnership between St. Regis Hotel and the Aspen Animal Shelter means more fun for everyone, two legs or four.
Read it here. -
“Infected”
5280 Health
January 2015
Colorado is no stranger to deadly infectious diseases. A breakdown of the lethal germs already present within our state borders, and how experts would battle new infiltrators.
Read it here. -
“Revisiting South Sudan”
MensJournal.com
December 2014
Duk Country, now on DVD, follows a medical mission with pro athletes to the world’s newest country, war-torn South Sudan.
Read it here. -
“Why Cuban Beaches Remain Out of Reach for Most Americans”
MensJournal.com
December 2014
Obama’s call to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba doesn’t mean we can all go on vacation there—yet.
Read it here. -
“5 SUP Yoga Getaways”
SUP the Mag
Winter 2014
These escapes turn your board into a yoga mat, among other warm-weather indulgences.
Read it here. -
“The Best Outdoor Guides in America”
MensJournal.com
December 2014
The most iconic family-owned outfitters in the U.S. tell their story, and offer up their company’s defining expedition.
Read it here.*
*Finalist: 2015 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“The Greatest Record-Breaking Feats of 2014”
MensJournal.com
December 2014
The year’s 22 greatest feats proved that passion can trump fear.
Read it here. -
“Seeing (and Saving) Polar Bears in the Wild”
MensJournal.com
November 2014
Frontiers North Adventures takes tourists and scientists to the Arctic together to spot and research polar bears in the wild.
Read it here. -
“Revolutionary Roads in South Korea”
National Geographic Traveler
November 2014
With 1,000 miles of dedicated bike paths, and 500 more in the works, the best way to see South Korea is by bike.
Read it here. -
“How Geographic Ignorance is Killing Africa’s Tourism Industry”
MensJournal.com
November 2014
There are just three countries with cases of Ebola in Africa right now – and none of them a tourist destination.
Read it here. -
“Who’s Got Spirit?”
5280
November 2014
Denver native Jared Ciner’s fitness classes reach an often-overlooked audience.
Read it here. -
“Social Climbers”
Women’s Health
October 2014
Women’s Health and Yelp teamed up to find the fittest, artsiest, foodiest, and just plain coolest cities on the rise in America.
Read it here. -
“A Legendary Adman Gives A New Voice to Environmentalists”
MensJournal.com
October 2014
Lee Clow become famous for putting Apple in the map. Now he’s turning to climate change.
Read it here. -
“Blind Adventurer Kayaks the Rapids of the Grand Canyon”
MensJournal.com
October 2014
A decade after conquering Everest, Erik Weinenmayer navigated 277 miles of America’s roughest waters.
Read it here. -
“The High Road”
5280
October 2014
Estes Park makes a bid to become Colorado’s trail running mecca.
Read it here. -
“Climate Change Fixes We Can Take on Now”
MensJournal.com
September 2014
Climate expert Cathy Zoi breaks down how a change in the climate conversation could make a big difference.
Read it here. -
“Nature is Speaking: The New Voice of Environmentalism”
MensJournal.com
September 2014
Conservation International reveals a provocative new ad campaign at SXSW Eco in Austin, Texas.
Read it here. -
“A Brief History of Climate Change Protests in the U.S.”
MensJournal.com
September 2014
The biggest climate change protest in history is just days away, here’s how the movement built momentum.
Read it here. -
“Playing Dirty”
5280
September 2014
The foul-weather sport of cyclocross is the fastest-growing bike-racing discipline in the Centennial State—despite Colorado’s fair-weather fans.
Read it here.*
*3rd place: 2014 Society of Professional Journalists Top of the Rockies Award -
“Surf’s Up”
Epic Life
September 2014
How a Vail Valley local pioneered the burgeoning sport of whitewater SUP.
Read it here.*
*Bronze: 2014 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) Awards -
“A Room With a View of Montana’s Best Mountain Biking”
MensJournal.com
August 2014
The Whitefish Bike Retreat offers a cozy home along the iconic Whitefish Trail, a 26-mile stretch of singletrack in Montana.
Read it here. -
“America’s 10 Best River Towns”
Fodor’s Travel Intelligence
August 2014
The best river towns in the U.S. have a natural exuberance, a playful energy not unlike the bubbling water that flows through them.
Read it here. -
“Disabled Vets Take on Rainier”
MensJournal.com
August 2014
On the Fourth of July, pro rock climber Timmy O’Neill guided six disabled men to the top of Mount Rainier.
Read it here. -
“Paragliding Across the Alps—In a Wheelchair”
MensJournal.com
July 2014
A month-long expedition to paraglide – and hand cycle – the length of the European Alps will be the first ever by a disabled person.
Read it here. -
“Mountain Report: Brad Petersen”
Mountain
Summer 2014
Brad Petersen, director of the nation’s first state-level Office of Outdoor Recreation, discusses his evolving role, and the 25-plus years he’s spent guiding, skiing, rafting, climbing, biking, hunting, and riding motos in Utah.
Read it here. -
“Five Ways to Have a Microadventure”
MensJournal.com
July 2014
In his latest book, Alastair Humpreys talks about spending a year focused exclusively on short, inexpensive trips close to his home in London, or what he calls micro adventures.
Read it here. -
“A Montana Ski Town in Summer”
MensJournal.com
June 2014
When the snow melts in Whitefish, Montana, it becomes one of the best watersports destinations in America.
Read it here. -
“Paddling for the Biggest Purse in Whitewater History”
MensJournal.com
June 2014
On June 20, hundreds of athletes will compete in Cascade, Idaho for the biggest prize in kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding ever.
Read it here. -
“Racing the Sun Around Western Europe’s Highest Peak”
MensJournal.com
June 2014
An ASICS-sponsored race gives two teams of pro athletes from dawn until dusk to run 103 miles around Mont Blanc.
Read it here. -
“10 Best Stargazing Sites in the U.S.”
Fodor’s Travel Intelligence
June 2014
In these 10 destinations, you’ll be awestruck by the night sky.
Read it here. -
“Peak-to-Peak in the Cascades, by Bike and Ski”
MensJournal.com
June 2014
Brody Leven plans to tackle the big three ascents of the Cascade Range, without a support team or car.
Read it here. -
“I’m Proof That You Can Whitewater SUP”
Women’s Adventure
Summer 2014
From raft guide with pro snowboarding ambitions, to champion standup paddler. Meet Brittany Parker.
Read it here. -
“10 Best Bike Vacations in the U.S.”
Fodor’s Travel Intelligence
May 2014
There’s no better way to explore the outdoors than on a bicycle. Hit the trails in one of the nation’s best biking destinations.
Read it here. -
“Flying off Everest: The Story Behind the Ultimate Descent”
MensJournal.com
May 2014
Dave Costello chronicles the first complete account of an unprecedented expedition to climb Everest, paraglide from its peak, and kayak nearly 400 miles to the Indian Ocean
Read it here.
-
“Great Rides”
Encompass
May 2014
Scenic getaways along six Colorado Bike Trails for all ages and abilities.
Read it here. -
“Capturing the Everest Tragedy on Film”
MensJournal.com
May 2014
The Discovery Channel film team went to Everest to shoot a wingsuit flight and ended up focused on an avalanche.
Read it here. -
“Bravery on a Bike in Afghanistan”
ESPN
April 2014
Afghanistan’s first female road bike racers have both inspired and incensed. The question remains: Is their country ready for them?
Read it here.*
*Gold Winner: 2014 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“Stand Up and Fish”
Alaska
April 2014
Stand-up paddle boarding—a bold new way to fish Alaska.
Read it here.*
*Silver Winner: 2014 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“First Descents and Climate Change in Greenland”
MensJournal.com
April 2014
Shifting Ice and Changing Tides merges exploration and conservation by bagging first descents and measuring the impacts of climate change in in Greenland.
Read it here. -
“Digital Detox”
5280
April 2014
Leave the iStuff at home this spring. These eight Colorado retreats give you a good excuse to go dark for the weekend.
Read it here. -
“Greg Hill Sets New Record with 100km Ascent”
MensJournal.com
April 2014
Greg Hill climbed a record-breaking 328,000 vertical feet on skis in March. We talked to him after one grueling month of climbing.
Read it here. -
“10 Most Beautiful Hikes in the U.S.”
Fodor’s Travel Intelligence
April 2014
Expansive views, towering trees, and dramatic geology await you on these 10 trails around the country.
Read it here. -
“A Brush with Polar Pears”
MensJournal.com
March 2014
While attempting to break a record for walking to the North Pole, Eric Larsen and Ryan Waters have a close brush with hungry polar bears.
Read it here. -
“Exploring the Deepest Cave in the Western Hemisphere”
MensJournal.com
March 2014
On March 28, Bill Steele and Tommy Shifflett will embark on a four-week expedition down one of the deepest caves in the world.
Read it here. -
“10 Best National Parks to Visit This Spring”
Fodor’s Travel Intelligence
March 2014
We’ve handpicked the 10 best national parks for springtime revelry, from Tennessee to Alaska to California. Now it’s your turn to start planning a trip.
Read it here. -
“A Teen Prepares to Take on the Himalayan Triple 8”
MensJournal.com
March 2014
On April 3, Matt Moniz will depart for Kathmandu, the official start of the most ambitious Himalayan expedition of 2014.
Read it here. -
“Beneath the Surface”
Women’s Adventure
Spring 2014
Exploratory caver Emily Zuber literally goes where no man (or woman) has gone before. But she pays a price for her adventure lifestyle.
Read it here. -
“The Plan to Jump of Everest in a Wingsuit”
MensJournal.com
March 2014
In May, Joby Ogwyn will attempt the first wing suit flight off Everest’s summit. Here’s his plan.
Read it here. -
“Eric Larsen Prepares to Sprint to the North Pole”
MensJournal.com
February 2014
Arctic explorer Eric Larsen prepared for a 500-mile push to the North Pole by dragging tires up Colorado’s Front Range.
Read it here. -
“A New World Record for the Longest Antarctic Trek”
MensJournal.com
February 2014
On February 7, British explorers completed a 1,795-mile journey from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole and back, the longest polar journey in history.
Read it here. -
“Santa Fe’s Best Kept Ski Mountain”
MensJournal.com
February 2014
Locals will downplay Santa Fe’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains as a nice family resort. That’s because they hope you’ll stay away from their private ski paradise.
Read it here. -
“Snowcat Skiing in the Rockies”
MensJournal.com
February 2014
Beaver Creek’s new Perfect Mountain Gentlemen package offers three nights at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, and a day of cat skiing in the backcountry.
Read it here. -
“Mountain Biking Patagonia”
MensJournal.com
February 2014
Tierra Patagonia offeres the way to get into Chile by mountain bike—around steep, desolate trails, and beneath the Torres del Paine.
Read it here. -
“Missed Opportunity”
5280
January 2014
The HPV vaccine prevents cancer. So why aren’t more Colorado parents demanding it for their kids?
Read it here. -
“North America’s Best Winter Snow Sports Festivals”
Fodor’s Travel Intelligence
December 2013
Nothing says “let it snow” like winter snow sport festivals, where freezing temperatures and blizzard-like conditions are reasons to celebrate.
Read it here. -
“Set Your Intention”
Women’s Health
December 2013
Staying focused during a workout will improve your performance and amp your results. Here’s how to use your mind to sculpt a better body.
Read it here.
-
“Standing Up on Honduras’s Wild Rapids”
MensJournal.com
December 2013
Known for its raging whitewater, the newly conquered Rio Cangrejal is now open to paddlers.
Read it here. -
“10 Best National Parks to Visit This Winter”
Fodor’s Travel Intelligence
December 2013
The snowy solitude of winter creates a serene landscape in National Parks all over America.
Read it here. -
“Woman on Top”
Women’s Adventure
Winter 2013
Extreme high altitude mountaineer Ellen Miller on life above 23,000 feet.
Read it here. -
“Winter’s Wonder Dogs”
The Bark
Winter 2013
Avalanche dogs make people smile, and may make them more attentive about using common sense in the backcountry.
Read it here. -
“Aspen Alternatives”
New York
October 2013
Three lesser-known ski towns that provide a world-class winter experience.
Read it here. -
“Places to Visit Before They Disappear”
MensJournal.com
November 2013
From sinking islands to increasingly populated steppes, these nine destinations should be at the top of adventurers’ priority lists.
Read it here. -
“Going Electric in Wine Country”
MensJournal.com
October 2013
Pedalers flock to British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley for it’s rolling roads and wineries. Turbocharged bikes speed up the tour considerably.
Read it here. -
“Colorado’s Big Shortcut”
MensJournal.com
September 20013
Forget driving. The most direct route between Aspen and Crested Butte is a rugged trail with fantastic views.
Read it here. -
“10 Best Fall Foliage Trips in the U.S.”
Fodor’s Travel Intelligence
September 2013
Visit these destinations for America’s most jaw-dropping fall scenery.
Read it here. -
“Path of the Patriarch”
The Clymb
September 2013
Can a new backpacking trail replace terrorism with tourism?
Read it here.*
*Bronze Winner: 2013 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“Long Weekends Like a Local”
National Geographic
September 2013
Plan a long weekend escape with local advice on where to hike, bike, paddle, ski, stay, and eat. Featuring the top adventure towns in the U.S.
Read it here. -
“The Road Not Ridden”
Women’s Adventure
Fall 2013
A former road bike racer gets a chance to ride with Afghanistan’s first women’s cycling team.
Read it here.*
*Gold Winner: 2013 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“Get on Board: Top 5 Places to SUP in Denver”
5280.com
July 2013
This summer, seems everyone in the Front Range is trying stand-up paddleboarding. Here’s where to get in on the action.
Read it here. -
“Afghanistan’s Two-Wheeled Revolution”
National Geographic
July 2013
Afghanistan’s first women’s bike racing team hits the road.
Read it here.*
*Silver Winner: 2013 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“Climbs With a View”
Bicycling
July 2013
Five mountain passes that promise jaw-dropping vistas along with major bragging rights.
Read it here. -
“Five Tour de France Bike Trips”
MensJournal.com
July 2013
A select group of outfitters offers cyclists the chance to pedal the race route and watch the peloton.
Read it here. -
“Reboot, Refresh”
Runner’s World
June 2013
Not feeling it? Learn how to break through common mental barriers that impede your training.
Read it here. -
“Feeling the Cuts”
Elevation Outdoors
June 2013
A hard look at the effects of budget sequestration on Colorado’s National Parks—and what you can do to help protect the places where we play.
Read it here. -
“A Hike Up Iceland’s Most Active Volcano”
MensJournal.com
May 2013
The journey up Iceland’s infamous Eyjafjallajökull is one of the best day hikes in the world.
Read it here. -
“Spin Cities”
5280
May 2013
A guide to the best road biking routes in the Front Range of Colorado, including Boulder’s best hill climbs, the Rist Canyon loop, and Lake Dillon.
Read it here. -
“The Freestyle Ski School”
MensJournal.com
April 2013
For anyone tapping Colorado’s spring ski season, a world-class program lets shredders drop in and learn the finer points of jumps, slides, and all things rad.
Read it here. -
“Lion Queen”
Runner’s World
March 2013
A Kenyan researcher launches a race to raise local awareness for big-cat conservation.
Read it here. -
“A City Park for Serious Bikers”
MensJournal.com
March 2013
In the heart of Boulder, Colorado lies the word’s largest urban bike park. And the best part? It’s free.
Read it here. -
“Bikes Not Bombs”
Elevation Outdoors
March 2013
Shannon Galpin brings her battle against gender violence in Afghanistan back home to Colorado through a new domestic non profit.
Read it here. -
“A Different Spin”
5280
March 2013
It may be known as a mountain biking mecca, but Moab has some of the best road cycling in the region.
Read it here. -
“International Outreach”
The Bark
Spring 2013
Transformed by volunteering, Nora Livingstone helps others do the same.
Read it here.*
*Finalist: 2013 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“Skiing the Alps, Italian Style”
MensJournal.com
January 2013
An alpine loop combines breathtaking views with eating, drinking, and, oh, amazing skiing too.
Read it here. -
“Heros: Austin Taylor”
Backpacker
January 2013
Austin Taylor is creating Haiti’s first backpacking tours—and keeping the profits local.
Read it here. -
“High Anxiety”
5280
January 2013
A closer look at Colorado’s rising angst for the annual health issue.
Read it here. -
“Ultimate Adventure Bucket List”
National Geographic
November 2012
Twenty of National Geographic’s esteemed Adventurers of the Year share the wildest dream trips they’ve ever had—a dazzling list of feats around the globe.
Read it here.*
*Silver: 2012 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) Awards -
“Utah’s Ultimate Mountain Biking Trail”
MensJournal.com
November 2012
Easily the world’s most famous mountain bike trail, Slickrock offers physics-defying rides and jaw-dropping views.
Read it here. -
“Heros: Ken John”
Backpacker
November 2012
This former executive helps the homeless by distributing used camping gear.
Read it here. -
“Rocky Mountain Higher”
MensJournal.com
October 2012
Step into Colorado’s thin air, where the birds roam, with the help of a tandem paragliding pilot.
Read it here. -
“New Heights”
Women’s Adventure
Fall 2012
First Descents challenges young adults with cancer, presenting real obstacles to fear, confront, and conquer in the outdoors.
Read it here.*
*3rd place: 2012 Society of Professional Journalists Top of the Rockies Award -
“Step into Liquid”
Outside
September 2012
A surf camp in Morocco that mixes in the country’s rich culture.
Read it here. -
“Egypt by Boat and Bike”
MensJournal.com
September 2012
Pedal through some of the wonders of the ancient world while spending nights aboard a luxury yacht.
Read it here. -
“Run Meat Free”
Elevation Outdoors
September 2012
Ultrarunner Scott Jurek talks about his move to Colorado, and how writing his first book compares to competing in 100-miles races.
Read it here. -
“Wings of Kilimanjaro”
National Geographic
August 2012
This summer, a small international team scouted a route up Kilimanjaro for the first legal paragliding attempt off the mountain, planned for February 2013.
Read it here.*
*Gold Winner: 2012 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) -
“Daredevil Downhilling for Mountain Bikers”
MensJournal.com
August 2012
Whistler’s Top of the World trail gives bikers 5,000 feet of vertical on which to ponder their mortality.
Read it here. -
“Mountaineering Made Easy”
MensJournal.com
July 2012
Via ferrata lets you leave rope and rack at home while climbing up jaw-dropping summits.
Read it here. -
“The Highest Ride in America”
MensJournal.com
July 2012
Don’t kid yourself, you need to be in shape to bike up to 14,000 feet on Colorado’s Mt. Evans Scenic Byway.
Read it here. -
“Growth Model”
5280
July 2012
A Boulder woman brings aquaponics, a cutting-edge gardening technique, to the DIY-inclined.
Read it here. -
“Stream of Dreams”
Mountain
Summer 2012
If you build it, the salmonids will come. Waterways by fisherman. . . for everyone.
Read it here. -
“The Unchartered Mountain Retreat”
MensJournal.com
June 2012
Haiti’s La Visite National Park contains 24,000 acres of grassland and forests perfect for hiking and mountain biking—and a charming old-world inn.
Read it here. -
“Trailblazing Haiti”
National Geographic
June 2012
This spring a small team of Americans scouted a course for the first professional mountain biking stage race in Haiti. The terrain was beyond any of their wildest expectations.
Read it here. -
“Dog on Board”
The Bark
Summer 2012
Stand-up paddle boarding is hot. Here’s how to SUP with you pup.
Read it here. -
“Wake Up Call”
Breathe
June 2012
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases in America. It’s also one of the easier to prevent. Here’s how to fight back.
Read it here. -
“Lifting the Curse”
Women’s Health
May 2012
When you’re moody and crampy, you may not feel motivated. But climb off the couch, because having your period can actually turbocharge your workout. Find out how.
Read it here. -
“The Grape Escape”
Elevation Outdoors
April 2012
Colorado’s Western Slope has been decreed “up and coming” wine country. If you don’t believe the hype—go see for yourself. And bring your bike.
Read it here. -
“Immune to It All”
Runner’s World
November 2011
Colds and coughs bring down legions of long distance runners. Don’t be one of them.
Read it here. -
“Pushing the Boundaries”
Elevation Outdoors
November 2011
Breckenridge is primed to open new terrain on Peak 6. While the expansion has some locals excited, many see it as a big corporation’s move too far.
Read it here.*
*1st place: 2011 Society of Professional Journalists Top of the Rockies Award
-
“Survivors”
Women’s Running
September 2011
When breast cancer attacked, three women used running as a weapon to battle the disease.
Read it read. -
“Power Play”
5280
August 2011
A Front Range M.D. has developed a potentially revolutionary treatment for orthopedic injuries. So why is the FDA trying to stop him?
Read it here. -
“On the Move”
Women’s Adventure
Summer 2011
Action-packed animal sightseeing in some of the world’s most engaging eco-systems.
Read it here. -
“Time to Rest”
Runner’s World
June 2011
How to use a scientific approach to gauge when to run and when to back off.
Read it here. -
“Run Your Way Through Wine Country”
Women’s Running
May 2011
Pack your running shoes and head to Sonoma County to race through blossoming vineyards while drinking in gorgeous views.
Read it here. -
“Long Trails”
Women’s Adventure
Spring 2011
The transformative power of the 1,000-mile trek and four standout trails around the globe.
Read it here. -
“Running Through It”
Women’s Running
March 2011
During the lowest points in their lives, three ordinary women became runners and emerged stronger in body, mind, and spirit.
Read it here. -
“Lighten Up”
Runner’s World
February 2011
How to outrun the blues during the season of plunging temps and zero motivation.
Read it here. -
“Strong from Head to Feet”
Women’s Running
January 2011
Arguably the most accomplished collegiate runner, the United States has ever seen, Jenny Barringer needed to connect her body and mind to reach her full potential.
Read it here. -
“Man vs. Wild”
Trail Runner
October 2010
How a Pennsylvania lawyer dominates Alaska’s 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational.
Read it here. -
“Dancing with Nature”
Breathe
Fall 2010
An encounter with flesh-eating ants on the island of Zanzibar leaves the author musing over the unpredictable nature of nature.
Read it here. -
“Yoga Fusion”
Women’s Adventure
Fall 2010
Combining yoga with adventure travel proves the perfect recipe for revitalization.
Read it here. -
“Dinner on the Farm”
Sunset
August 2010
Boulder County’s farm dinners bring the table to the farm.
Read it here. -
“Running’s Rebirth in Rwanda”
Runner’s World
February 2010
Fifteen years after the genocide, running is coming back in Rwanda, and helping the country heal. Read it here. -
“Journey to Jerusalem”
Women’s Running
July 2011
The Jerusalem Half Marathon draws running’s most faithful pilgrims.
Read it here. -
“Leaving Las Vegas”
Women’s Adventure
Spring 2010
Kim Coats left everything behind to pursue a dream helping others in Rwanda.
Read it here.*
*3rd place: 2010 Society of Professional Journalists Top of the Rockies Award -
“Sky Runner Kilian Jornet”
Elevation Outdoors
December 2009
In which we try to keep pace with the man who may be the toughest runner ever.
Read it here. -
“Transformational Travel”
Breathe
Winter 2009
The voluntourism experience in Africa.
Read it here.*
*Gold: 2011 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) Awards -
“The Healing Power of Running”
Women’s Running
November 2009
In Rwanda, one woman helps other women recover from a brutal past by introducing them to sports, and gives thousands of girls the chance to play.
Read it here.*
*Gold: 2011 North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) Awards -
“Forest or People? One Woman Trying to Save Both in Rwanda”
The Ecologist
August 2009
On one side stand half a million poor farmers. On the other, a patch of once-extensive forest that is the area’s ecological lynchpin. In between, one woman.
Read it here. -
“Moving Mountains”
Women’s Adventure
Summer 2010
Shannon Galpin fights for women’s rights in Afghanistan, becomes the first woman to ride a mountain bike there, and finds her own strength in the process. Read it here.
