Lauren MacLeod smiles taking a selfie with her hiking partner wearing a Solstice Sun Hoodie

Summer's Not Over: Top 5 Tips to Finish the Season Strong

Lauren MacLeod is a Mammoth Lakes local and registered sports dietitian specializing in mountain athletes. Below, she outlines her favorite tips for maintaining health and wellness to get the most out of the remaining days of...
a man putting on an overshirt in the desert while in a rooftop tent

Tips to Elevate Your Camping Experience

  Camping is an amazing experience that allows you to unplug, connect with nature and escape from the stress of daily life. Even if you're miles from civilization, it doesn't mean you need to skimp...
a mom on a backpacking trip with her two kids

Keeping Pace With the Outdoor Mom

If you have an active mom in your life, chances are she's outside a lot. There's nothing better than heading out with her to create lasting memories.   Whatever her fitness level, be sure to meet mom where...
PCT hiker Laila poses with all of her hiking gear around her

Pack Like A Pro: Pacific Crest Trail

Introducing Ridge Merino's 2023 PCT Ambassador, Laila Cohen.   Laila is currently hiking the 2,650 miles from San Diego along the Mexican border all the way up to British Columbia, Canada.  Mile 0 with a smile! The...
Mac from Halfway Anywhere inflating his sleeping pad wearing a Solstice Sun Hoodie

Five Backpacking Essentials

  Backpacking is a sweaty activity, especially on a hot summer day. In the evening, when it's time to slow down and set up camp, sweaty clothes can chill you to the bone. This makes for an uncomfortable,...
PCT hiker Emily at the start of the PCT

Pro Tips from a PCT Thru-Hiker

  Day 1: Let's go! Emily stands at the Southern Terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) ready to take on the 2,650 mile journey to Canada. --- Every year, 4600 permits are issued to Northbound PCT...
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Fly With Khai: Five Packing Tips From a Travel Pro

Khai Johannes is a true ambassador of stoke. When he's not backcountry snowboarding, climbing and sharing his love of donuts, you can find him welcoming passengers onto Boeing 737s all over the country as a flight attendant...
a snowboarder getting air at a ski resort

Tips For Staying Active and Healthy When The Weather Turns

  Born and raised in New Zealand, Stefi Luxton competed for the NZ team in the 2014 Winter Olympics before moving full time to the U.S. Now living in Mammoth Lakes, Calif., Stefi is snowboarding as...
friends enjoying a campfire at night in the desert

The Three F's of Camping

Post by Lara Kaylor The best tips for camping near Mammoth Lakes or any wild, outdoor area can generally be broken down into the easy-to-remember "three F’s." The three F’s are universal whether you're new...