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In times of crisis, preparedness is like paddling a kayak through unpredictable waters—without it, the currents can pull you off course, but with the right gear and mindset, you can...

Trusty’s Top 5 Winter Camping Tips:Written by: Austin J HillAs temperatures drop, most folks tend to shy away from the great outdoors. At Great Outdoor Provision Co., we’re gearing up...

You’ve long toyed with the idea of camping: of leaving your cares at home and setting up shop for the weekend in the woods, a cool breeze washing over you,...

Hiking in solitude So your favorite trails remain open, and who doesn’t appreciate the fact that a hike, now more than ever, will do you a world of good. Still,...

Demonstrate your love with our fleet of love boats It’s every guy’s fear: being accused of not being “creative enough” on Valentine’s Day. Chocolates in a heart-shaped box? Roses? And...

Hike the MST along the base of Pilot Mountain On Sept. 9, the Mountains-to-Sea Trail celebrates its 42nd birthday. Now, if you were a prestigious trail running 1,175 miles across...

Our Rudy Hayden at the gateway to the Shining Rock Wilderness, on the Art Loeb Trail. When Rudy Hayden, manager of our Charlotte shop, isn’t camping/climbing/hiking or otherwise exploring with...

Atop Pond Mountain Two years ago we published a list of our Top 10 Secret Summer Adventures. But you know what? Once you publish a secret, it’s no longer a...

We’ve been visiting the Wilson Creek area for more than two decades, and every time we return it’s like visiting an old friend who has, somehow, become an even better...

> NOAA – National Hurricane Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Checklist Things to Do Before Disaster Strikes: Secure or bring inside lawn furniture, trashcans, bicycles, toys, etc. Trim dead tree limbs. Clean...

Mike Owen Our monthly Explorer Series returns this month. The series focuses on local explorers who aren’t much different from the rest of us, yet have managed to something extraordinary....

Looking southwest from Little Long Mountain You know we can help you out when it comes to buying your adventurous mom the perfect gift for Mother’s Day (we shared some...

Sandia Ski Area, Albuquerque For April, our Explorer Series installment was Adventures Along the Way, exploring the art of having adventures on your way to an adventure. That is, how...

Antarctica This year, with GetGoingNC.com, we’re holding a series of monthly talks with local folks who have taken some pretty cool adventures. Our Explorer Series is intended to let these...

Heading out to climb Mount Kilimanjaro? Here’s what summiter Julie Steiner recommends: Read more about Julie’s Kilimanjaro adventure here. Luggage Patagonia 90 L Black Hole Duffel- Waterproof (33 lb weight...

Julie Steiner atop 19,341-foot Mount Kilimanjaro This year, with GetGoingNC.com, we’re holding a series of monthly talks with local folks who have taken some pretty cool adventures. Our Explorer Series...

Fear of the cold may have you missing out on some of the best hiking ever. Ev-er!What is it that kicks in our hibernation instinct come winter? Are we channeling...

Julie Steiner (right, with Alison Watta) on a weekend training trip with GetBackpacking! at South Mountains State Park. When: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. Where: Great Outdoor Provision Co., Eastgate...