Travel

Plan Your Next Adventure Using MT Sobek's Activity Levels

The Outbound Collective

Pick the trip that's right for you.

Brave, Not Perfect: My NOLS Semester in Baja

NOLS

My NOLS semester in Baja

4 Outdoor Adventures in Australia's Bush Capital

LJ Nielsen

The Sleeping Giant has Finally Awoken

Solo Adventuring while Living the Van Life

Michael Wigle

When you're thinking about a solo adventure, look no further than joining the van life!

Random Wednesdays – a Travel Philosophy Discovered in Italy

Thomas Bacon

In our case, being students on a budget, we found that vacation was expensive, travel is cheap, exploration was almost always free, and those memories were truly priceless.

An Adventure in Spain: Cinderella’s Real Castle

Maggie Donohoo

It was easy to understand why Walt felt so inspired by the charm of the castle. Not only was it monumentally stunning, but it perfectly captures every child’s dream of opportunity and endless joy.

Sea Kayaking the Great Bear Rainforest

NOLS

Climbing solo and cleaning the highest points of Europe

Beija Dventures

How one man solo summited and cleaned each European countries' highest points to prove summits can be reached without leaving trash behind.

Hiking the Amalfi Coast: Path of the Gods

Maggie Donohoo

After a rocky path past some stone houses, we were greeted with our first stunning panoramic view of the coast. While a gentle mist sat on the distant land, we had a clear look at the Tyrrhenian Sea over 2,000 feet below.

The Big Picture: How I Found My Grit on a Semester in Baja

NOLS

How NOLS Ruined the Old Me

NOLS

How a 30 day NOLS expedition in Wyoming's Wind River Range changed my life.

An Early June Photography Tour of the Canadian Rockies

Nick Palastro

I made my second trip to the Canadian Rockies in early June, revisiting some places for the second time and exploring some new places for the first time.

The Grand Circle: What It Is; Where It Is; and Why You Should Visit It

Jared Beeler

The Grand Circle encompasses 10 National Parks that are all near each other and are all vastly beautiful.

Seven Ways to Explore Patagonia

The Outbound Collective

Take an iconic trek with MT Sobek.

How to Spend Your First Weekend in Yosemite National Park

Kyle Reader

Yosemite National Park is one of the most famous and beautiful National Parks in America, but it can be a bit daunting to determine how to maximize your first trip there. We just recently did this ourselves, and have recommendations on camping, hiking and how to beat some of the crowds!

The Ultimate Review of Eagle Creek’s Cargo Hauler 60L Duffel Used Around the World

Chris Engelsman

The Eagle Creek mid-sized Cargo Hauler 60L Duffel is the perfect go-to duffel with plenty of space for all your gear. After many trips, I can say it easily over-delivers.

Exploring The Islands Of Mykines In The Faroe Islands

Cat Ekkelboom-White

Visit Mykines - Also Known As "Bird Island" In The Faroe Islands

New Hiking Restrictions In The Faroe Islands

Cat Ekkelboom-White

A few things to know whilst planning your Faroe Islands Trip

My Favorite Trek in Europe (so far): The Indomitable Dolomites.

Rob Feakins

Nothing quite prepared me for the Dolomites

North by Northwest: The Perfect Alaskan Adventure

Nate Luebbe

Alaska is truly a state that has it all: towering, glaciated peaks, sparkling turqoise lakes, rugged coastlines teeming with wildlife, and magnificent expanses of arctic tundra. Although the beauty is seemingly endless, the sheer size of the state makes it nearly impossible to explore everything in a single trip (or even a single lifetime).

EXCLUSIVE: Area man visits popular spot - doesn't post on social media about how crowded it is

Kyle Frost

We chatted with Phileas Fogg, self described lover of the outdoors and world traveler who recently visited Horseshoe Bend and (in a wild twist) didn't post a manifesto about how "influencers" are ruining the outdoors.

It's time to stop blaming "influencers" for everything and move on to solutions

Kyle Frost

Much like millennials and avocado toast, "influencers ruining the outdoors" is a tired and lazy take that belies a lack of research, nuance, and a mean streak of NIMBYism in the outdoor community.

The Games, the Desert and One Massive Loop!

Isaac Parsons

Driving down the wide open backroads, cool air blowing in the pickup windows and red rock cliffs surrounding us, nowhere to be in particular, just as long as we find a level spot to park for the night.

A South African Adventure: The Whale Truth

Maggie Donohoo

The captain revved the engine up to maximum speed and I watched as smoke billowed angrily from the exhaust tube, bumping into the gentle pinks and blues of the setting sun. Still, the whale lay motionless, seemingly uninterested in the attempts to rescue her. She had already given up.