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Resource Playlist: Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast

A playlist of resources for backcountry ski touring in the Northeast

The 5 Best Ski Podcasts

There are many reasons to plow into a skiing podcast; from being entertained on the morning commute, getting the latest industry beta, hearing from...

Mappy Hour Year in Review

Hello dear Mappy Hour community, As the year comes to a close, I wanted to share a few of the accomplishments of this community over...

Protected: NYC Explorer: Kayak Constituion Marsh

Trip Highlights This is a self-guided kayaking trip at Constitution Marsh in Garrison New York Day TripTravel time: 1.5 hours each way by trainAdventure time: 5ish...

The Mappy Hour 2020 Gift Guide

At Mappy Hour we're all about the outdoors. And while we're excited to go out no matter what, we will admit that having great...
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Watch: Adventure Cycling Gear 101

Annalisa van den Bergh, founder of Miles of Portraits, highlights what to pack for your next bike touring trip.

Concrete Trails and Camping in Long Island

One thing I always say about adventure is that it's never good to have all the details predetermined. As the Swift Campout approached, I...

Following the Memories and the Leaves

An Adventure cycling adventure from Portland, Maine to the White Mountains of New Hampshire

Finding Place and Places through Bikepacking

I took my first bikepacking trip in the late 1980s. We didn’t know that what we were doing was called that since the label...

Mappy Hour Chapter Leaders Try the Merrell Hydro Mocs

This past September, Mappy Hour chapter leaders from across the country met up in Michigan for our annual chapter leader summit. One of the...

Interview with Trail Runner Coree Woltering

Illinois-based trail runner, ultra runner, and The North Face Athlete Coree Woltering talks running and identity in the outdoors

Camp Cooking: Ramen Recipe

Kimberly Lee shares her favorite recipe and ingredients for making ramen while camping.