Tunnel Falls, Punchbowl Falls, Columbia River Gorge, Portland, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Portland, Paul Gerald, hiking in Portland, PNW waterfalls

Hiking Tunnel Falls

The Columbia River Gorge just outside of Portland, Oregon, is known for its fairy tale-like trails and countless waterfalls. In photos, it's picturesque. In person, it's unbelievable. While living in the #YourLead van this past summer, Heidi and I made it a priority to add Tunnel...

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#YourLead Van, Teton Sports, Sportsman's Warehouse, van life, living in a van, Wilderness Press, Gear Forward, How to Live in a Van,

How to Live in a Van

I've been back in my home without four wheels for a few weeks now, giving me time to reflect on the #YourLead van trip. Since my return to semi-real life, I have been bombarded with questions and comments about van life, ranging from "How did...

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Mount Rose, Mount Rose Summit trailhead, Lake Tahoe, Five-Star Trails: Lake Tahoe, Jordan Summers

Summiting Mount Rose

There is nothing like the exhilaration of bagging a peak, whether it's your first time or your hundredth time: crating your neck to catch a glimpse of your destination, winding your way up countless switchbacks, finding yourself breathless at the summit from both the views...

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Traveling with the #YourLead Van

Fasten your seatbelt, our sister company Wilderness Press is about to embark on the road trip of a lifetime! We are jumping onto the vanwagon (see what we did there?), joining outdoor gear company Teton Sports as they rendezvous with like-minded outdoorsy types around the US and Canada. Here are the down-and-dirty details. Who ...

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