Author: Justin Housman
Greek Climbing Is Something Else
The Petzl RocTrip breezed into Manikia, Greece, last spring with a plan to climb, of course, but also to attract artists, musicians, video [...]
This Tent Will Swallow Your Whole Family—In a Good Way, We Swear
If you’ve been reading AJ online for any length of time and peruse the gear section, surely you’ve come across numerous references I’ve made to [...]
Unexpected Joy
When life closes one door, it presents you with a bicycle. Or something like that.
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The Best Dropper Lever on the Market Is Now Even Best-er-er
I thought dropper posts were silly when they first came out, then finally tried one and of course can’t fathom returning to the pre-dropper pos [...]
Finding Hetch Hetchy, the Hidden Yosemite
A little north, a world away.
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Ansel Adams Meets the Teton Crest
The beauty of the Tetons and the wisdom of Adams.
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You’re Gonna Want This Adventure-Ready Telescope From Nocs
We’ve covered before the importance of having a pair of binoculars that you can toss in a backpack, not think too hard about them, or worry ove [...]
Cody Townsend and Crew, Once More Unto the Breach
We’re just real big fans of Cody Townsend’s The Fifty series. Each episode is strong, no matter what classic ski descent he’s tackling. Th [...]
Perfect and Terrifying and Lightyears From Any Medical Help
Extremely remote, heavy waves, a very shallow reef—sorta the best possible scenario but also the worst. One little slip and you’re slammed [...]
You Don’t Need Reservations to Visit Yosemite Anymore
If you’ve been to Yosemite the past few summers and you’re planning to go again in summer 2023, there will be at least one significant change—r [...]
We Love The Kids Ride Shotgun Seat For Kiddos (Fun for Adultos Too)
We’ve previously covered the MacRide kid seat for mountain bikes, but they ain’t the only game in town. The Kids Ride Shotgun seat, coming to y [...]
Warm Up Your Autumn-Chilled Bones With Leah Dawson’s Warm Water Dancin’
We’re really big fans of Leah Dawson round these parts. About as stylish, unique, and fun as surfing gets. You def don’t wanna have to pad [...]
And Ode to the Dawn Patrol
The only thing better than dawn patrolling it is sleeping in. Sucks, right? But it’s true, at least at the moment, and it puts us in a qua [...]
The Climbing Cholitas Always Inspire a Smile
We have covered the Climbing Cholitas before, a group of Bolivian women who after working as camp cooks for mountaineers decided to hell w [...]
The Immediate Present of Art and Being in Nature
Artist Alex Katz is trying to access the “immediate present” in his work, whether painting, sculpture, or simply the work of being. Clearl [...]
Remote Rafting to Remote-r Ski Lines
You don't need an excuse to do a trip like this, but a bachelor party is as good an excuse as any.
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If Adventurous Riding Is Your Jam, These Are Your Shoes
Where I live, fire roads that lead to hidden trail stashes can be punishingly, unrideably steep or rocky or both. There are also lots of footpa [...]