“There are dreams which are worth a certain amount of risk.” – Ueli Steck
News
I promise these are the last winter photos in a #TWIR for a while =) #neverendingseason
What does the ultralight god think?
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Should you support original ultralight cottage manufacturers or safe a few £$€?
Bikepacking coast-to-coast across Scotland with Lee Craigie in Mountain Podcast #18.
Outdoor Enthusiasts from the USA: Raise your voice and protect your nature.
Hard to get up in the morning? You now can have a Japanese Fisherman call you to wake you up bright and early.
Bikepacking Roots is a new Non-Profit Dedicated to Bikepacking.
Max makes a plea for more inclusive outdoor writing.
Join Jackie Behind the Scenes in Colorado.
A 70 g Salomon windjacket for 48€ - a good deal if you ask me!
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Trip Reports
Rick is backpacking on Turkey’s Lycian Way.
Visiting Rainbow Bridge the Old Way.
Jessie hikes through Bulgaria on her bunterwegs2nepal trek! [German]
Peter had some spectacular weather on his Far Eastern Fells trip.
Chris is exploring Creag Meagaidh.
Check out Drew’s Complete Guide To The Ausangate Trek.
Plateau Passage bikepacking.
Eric and Billy had a fine week of peak bagging focused ski-mountaineering - a nice change to sewing frame bags & running a business, I reckon!
Alex shares his reasons why long-distance hiking is a sustainable form of travelling. [German]
Kathrin hikes along the Jurassic Coast. [German]
Gear Reviews
The 1.8 L MSR Windburner vs the 1.8 L Jetboil Sumo.
Chad made a fine video of his new 2017 Zpacks Arc Haul Gridstop Backpack.
A very detailed comparison of the OMM Flexi Flask vs Platypus Soft Bottle.
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