Alex Faubel

While there are dozens of worthwhile options from which to choose, Active Junky’s shouldered over twenty backpacking backpacks to find the best model for your situation.

The backcountry can be an unforgiving place for man and beast alike, but as masters of man’s best friend, it’s our responsibility to keep our furry friends safe from unexpected dangers of the outdoors. Here are some ways to protect your pup in the great outdoors this summer. First things first, you need to make sure your pup is up to date on all shots and physically ready for the arduous strains of the trail. Be sure to ask about shots like leptospirosis, that a veterinarian will suggest for mo

Contrary to popular belief, most of the people you know with a “thing”—you know, that one special activity they’re really good at—weren’t born being awesome at that thing. Whether it’s biking, painting, climbing, snowboarding, swimming, fishing, sketching, yoga, cooking, etc. chances are they just decided to try one day. I think we see stellar athletes, inspiring wordsmiths, incredible artists, successful businesspeople, and we automatically think nature brought something “extra” to their table

I haven’t written anything in months. For someone who once unfailingly carried around small notebooks to jot down ideas, stories, poems, thoughts in, not writing is strange. It’s how I imagine an animal feels as it’s trapped in quicksand, sinking slowly, unable to move, incapable of effort. My life has been moving at the speed of light, while the one constant I’ve always known falls by the wayside in favor of an easy out. Too much TV, too much social media, too much falling victim to the stories

As a native Floridian, the changing of the seasons is some sort of strange wizardry. Back home it’s still 80 degree beach weather and the palm trees are as green as ever. But here in Colorado, we know something about the simple magic of autumn. We revere the glorious aspens and their heart-shaped leaves that flutter and whisper in the cool fall breeze. And come September, we welcome their luminous yellowy tint. Fall means Mother Nature is back with her hearty hues of yellows, reds and oranges to