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Listen to the The Dirtbag Diaries: 081.
Read Sweet dreams: Why do big brands crave climbers?
View the American Landscape Photo Contest Winners.
Ponder about Path Investment in National Parks.
Take a look at TruHike, a new cottage that makes trekking poles from recycled materials.
Be in awe about the big new route on Gasherbrum I SW Face by Marek Holeček and Zdeněk Hák.
Agree? Disagree? Direct-to-consumer outdoor gear is a win-win for manufacturers & consumers.
Say it: Secretary Zinke, Stand Up for Public Lands.
Prepare: PCT Statistics 2016.
Looking great: The Purveyors Show.
Andrew shares some thoughts about what happens when climbers die.
Kathrin is down under, backpacking. [German]
Boom! 50% on outdoor garments at Alpinetrek.co.uk.
Spend $100 at Backcountry.com and get 15% Off your Cart With Code: 15OFF100.
Trip Reports
Join Kate on a Walk to Lac Blanc.
Cass rides the Tahoe Twirl.
Sam goes SUL on the North Country Trail.
Robert goes packrafting on the Rheinsberger Rhin. [German]
Dennis embarked on a huge adventure. [German]
David went for a wee bikepacking trip.
Gear Reviews
Read my La Sportiva TX2 Review.
Alex reviews the ÜLA CDT ultralight pack.
View Andrew Skurka’s Custom Core 13 Three-Season Clothing Collection.
Drew reviews the Salomon Sense Ride.
And a review of the Salomon X Alp 23.
Uli tries a lot of gear at the Sportscheck-Testival.
And a review of the Burley Nomad Trailer.
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