So, I'm dating this guy and he's awesome. We adventure outside any chance we can get, have great, intellectual conversation and click really well. But here's the thing--he's a total hermit and I'm a social butterfly. -Sent from my iPhone  Read the rest of this entry »

Here in the NW, we love visiting hot springs, so it's no surprise that today's question is all about just what to wear on your first hot spring visit with your new love interest.  Read the rest of this entry »

This week we tackle the issue of helping a coworker lead a more conscious lifestyle. Dear Sex and the Woods, I've got this pretty cool co-worker. He's fun around the office, ultra reliable and competent (unlike pretty much everyone else I work with). However he just doesn't get the whole I-should-care-about-the-environment thing. Well he cares, he just doesn't DO anything about the fact that he cares. Like he brings bottled water to work everyday. How can I get him to start manning up and ditch the wastefulness?  Read the rest of this entry »

This week we tackle the issues of traveling with your significant other. Dear Anna and Dave I know my question isn’t “woods” related, but I figured you guys would be the ones to ask anyway. My boyfriend and I are planning a 3 month trip to Southeast Asia. I’m really excited about going, but the problem is that we’ve never traveled together. Ever.  Read the rest of this entry »

Today we deal with the touchy issue of vegetarianism. Dear SATW, Here’s my question: I started dating a super-hot outdoorsy girl who rock climbs and snowboards all the time, and everything was going great until a backpacking trip last week...  Read the rest of this entry »

Without some additional info, let's just do the typical SATW thing and assume the worst: This guy is a gas-guzzling, earth-hating, mass consumption worshipper. What the hell are you doing?  Read the rest of this entry »

Today we deal with the touchy issue of breaking up, when you and your significant other run in the same active circles.  Read the rest of this entry »

Dear Anna and Dave, Recently, most of my climbing trips have been taken with a certain someone. This woman is smart, funny and loves the outdoors as much as I do. And she is way hot. But I want to move to something more than just climbing buddies...  Read the rest of this entry »

Today's question comes from Steve: What's up guys. Greatly enjoy your blogs. So not sure if this quandry is what your looking for but any input would be appreciated. Bout a month ago I met a girl through a friend of mine. She was just visiting for the week and I only hung out with her twice while she was in town. Problem is she was amazing...  Read the rest of this entry »

Being an adventurer has its perks. You enjoy traveling to exotic and intriguing places which makes you cultured, you care about the environment which gives you a good conscience, and you’re active so you feel and look great. But even you need help from time to time. That’s why we’re bringing you Wend’s new advice [...]  Read the rest of this entry »