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How long would you hang on to a great piece of gear on the off-chance you’d have a second shot at a once-in-a-lifetime adventure? Say, for instance, climbing a 6,000-meter...

Tommy and Jaala Freeman are all about efficiency when it comes to thru-hiking. The couple met while both were thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2012, where the trail crosses the...

This past weekend Reese Witherspoon almost claimed a second Oscar for her portrayal of Cheryl Strayed in Fox Searchlight’s Wild, a film highlighting the real-life story of a woman’s 1,000+...

The next time you get hiking boots or shoes, consider the challenge involved in making your foot love its new home. First, there are 26 bones in each foot, or...

Check out more photos on flickr! Check out a few of our favorite shots from the Chacos Fit For Adventure Tour yesterday! Thanks to everyone who came out including Big...

The forecast of record rainfall usually puts a damper on the typical outdoor gathering. But nothing “typical” about this event. In fact, 4.5 inches of rain simply gave our staff...

Winston-Salem Staffer, Ward Swann, and his wife recently returned from an adventure in Brazil. Below is Ward’s recap on a few pieces of essential gear used during the trip. ________...

By Scott Wood I hate to maintain equipment. I’d much rather use it. Perhaps it’s a rebellion against my father, a meticulous engineer with a depression-era mentality. When I was...

Wes Hall, long-time customer and friend to the GOPC staff, has provided a helpful review for the P&H Delphin 155. Check out Wes’ insights below, and feel free to share...

Ashley Williams just got back from his initial paddle of the Jackson Cuda and he was most impressed. Read on to learn what GOPC Kayak Fishing Team member, “The Druminator,”...

We carry TOMS Shoes because they are a great casual shoe that helps improve the lives of children around the world. With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a...

The gear we sell at Great Outdoor Provision Co. is made to last many years of hard wilderness use. While outdoor gear is made to take all sorts of knocks:...

If you’re passionate about sea kayaking you’ll love the new Kayak Customizer tool from P&H Sea Kayaks http://www.phseakayaks.com/kayakCustomiser.php

by Chuck Millsaps While I was packing for a west bound adventure there was another traveler with the same destination. A winter storm that would drop 3 feet of fresh...

Upon first meeting Drew Harding I knew this mountain of a man’s heart was proportionate to his size. Growing up in a rural village of Ethiopia, Drew was raised with...

We’re at that point in a southeastern summer where the mercury really begins to climb. Pursuing active adventure in the outdoors in hot weather brings some new challenges to prevent...

by Bill Mauney In the last article entitled “Coastal Paddling – Gear Up!” we covered choosing the proper kayak for exploring the coastal environment. We also covered the minimum safety...

“The call of the sea is an incessant whisper; once it enters it never leaves. Though it is but a whisper; it’s as powerful as the ocean’s waves. Like the...