In the latest laugh-then-cringe news, a hiker on Blewett Pass shot himself in the butt last week. The 52-year-old man was moving his .40 caliber handgun from the holster to his back pocket when a bullet was fired down his left buttock and leg, stopping just before… Read the rest

On August 31st, President Barack Obama officially proclaimed September 2010 National Wilderness Month. In his proclamation, he stated, “I invite all Americans to visit and enjoy our wilderness areas, to learn about their vast history, and to aid in the protection of our precious national treasures.”… Read the rest

Leave no trace. They’re watching.

The last of the summer months is coming to a close, beckoning you to suck every last bit of sunny juice out of it while it lasts by basking in sun spots, cooling off in water holes, and relaxing in the evening shade. But in between… Read the rest

We here at Wend are pretty darn lucky to live in a place like Portland. Not only are our streets fairly bike friendly, but our city is also devoting some—though there is room for a lot more effort—energy towards eco-friendly ideas. But one of the greater… Read the rest

The starving writer motif stands strong in the Wend office–and extends to starving marketing, sales and design director, starving editorial team and even starving intern. But the good news is, we work happily inside the world of publishing, which means we often find ourselves treated to… Read the rest

Road ID, an athletic identification provider, has been busy raising more than $19,000 for charities through their Amgen Tour of California Charity Challenge and a Spring Giveaway. Raising more than $13,000 in two-dollar individual increments was made possible only by Road ID’s robust presence in the social media sphere.… Read the rest

June is a month that slips seamlessly into the ripe heat of full-on summer. And often, it’s at this stage in the season that we find ourselves packing up a few days worth of clothes for a good ol’ camping trip. Whether you’re filling your pack… Read the rest

This weekend, a man and a woman hiking through Denali National Park shot and killed a grizzly bear that emerged from a nearby thicket. The man, who was in the lead, was carrying a .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol drew the weapon when he and his partner… Read the rest

Just over a year ago, nude hiking made the news after Appenzell, Switzerland took a stand against the practice. After what seemed to be an invasion of the naked Germans, the community passed a law that banned hiking in the buff. Violators were to be fined. For… Read the rest

According to the U.S. Outdoor Foundation, which recently released its 2010 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report, Americans are not just spending more time outside, they’re also participating more in “core outdoor sports and activities.” The report shows a 3.3 percent increase in what they… Read the rest

We have to admit, camping and beer often go hand-in-hand. But apparently, so do beer and mosquitoes. A recent study shows that mosquitoes are more attracted to beer drinkers, as opposed to those drinking other substances such as water.

From the study: Water consumption had no effect

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This Sunday, two men rafting the Virgin River in Zion National Park were reported missing after failing to check in with family at the expected time. As a result, throughout Sunday and beginning again Monday morning, search and rescue teams combed the area for the two men.… Read the rest

To journey beyond travel, add a tinge of adventure and the voyage becomes an incredible one. Whether you are ice-climbing the glaciers of Patagonia or trekking through the Sahara Desert,  trekking amplifies your  view of a country, giving you a taste of the back country. 1.… Read the rest

Tom Stienstra is an iconic outdoor writer, having written several widely recognized guidebooks about California, Washington and Oregon hiking. However, as of March 25th, Stienstra is also known as the guy who got busted for pot. Police arrested Stienstra and his wife after deputies found “a sophisticated marijuana… Read the rest