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Happy Earth Day! And Happy Spring!
Wend‘s newest issue has hit newsstands, and, as you’ve probably noticed, is also available online in digital format. With that, we’re re-introducing our springtime offer: Sign up for a two-year subscription to Wend magazine now through May 6th and receive a free Wend… Read the rest

Happy Friday! And congratulations to the five winners of our Klean Kanteen giveaway contest–Andrew Hayes, Betsy Platt, Sam Creagar, Stasia Raines and Kevin Ferstl!
On Monday, we asked you, Wend readers, to sign up for the digital edition of Wend, ‘Like’ us on Facebook and share the link to the … Read the rest

Did you know you can read Wend magazine–from the very first issue to the most brand-spanking new–online, for free? We hope so. But if you’re not already signed up to read Wend… Read the rest digitally, this is the week to do so–because in addition to getting the green, guiltless pleasure of instant,

The winner of this week’s Chaco Waves for Change Art Contest is Carla Goldberg, who submitted this eerily beautiful wave sculpture made of Plexiglas. Here’s what Carla had to say about her plastic-inspired piece of art:
“Big Wave” is made from the end cuts left over from cutting Plexiglas in … Read the rest

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, the holidays are right around the corner. That, of course, means many things are also just around the bend; feasting, celebrating, partying and giving. We figure you’ve got the feasting and partying part of the holidays down, but–for many of us–figuring out the giving part… Read the rest

You’re a fan of Wend. We know it because you’re reading this post, you know it because Wend is awesome (if we may say so ourselves). If you’re also a fan of us on Facebook, we thank you! If not, what are you waiting for? That “perfect” time? The “right”… Read the rest

This week’s shot, “City Sleeping Bags,” got some hilarious captions (go here to read them), but there can only be one winner! And that winner is Elizabeth, who captioned the above shot:
Woman: Wow, is that a French pedi?
Man: It looks to be Brazilian from my angle.
All: Giggle!… Read the rest

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 enjoying what the outdoors… Read the rest

This year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market was a blast. As usual, the Wend crew hit the booze with eagerness. I mean…  we hit the booths… Read the rest with eagerness. Right. In all honesty, the Wend team did a bit of both, and had an awesome time.
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Every issue, we present you with Survival Kit–a section in Wend… Read the rest that features models (a.k.a our wending friends) and awesome outdoor gear from the best outdoor brands in the industry. Our last Survival Kit featured the likes of Ahnu, Anarchy, Ando & Friends, Carhartt, Chaco, Horny Toad, Icebreaker, Jansport, Lolë,

Whether you spend sunny days exploring local trails or trekking through back country brush, safety is undoubtedly a significant (and important) element of outdoor adventure. Perhaps that’s why companies such as REI offer courses in Wilderness Safety, and why Search and Rescue professionals develop and promote safety whistles for individuals… Read the rest

Consumers of outdoor industry products don’t typically get the chance to meet the people working behind the scenes to bring them the gear they wear. Now, thanks to the internet, they can at least watch them do cool stuff and rest satisfied knowing that these strangers are indeed good, active… Read the rest

Wend readers are adventurous spirits who often travel great distances to satisfy their wanderlust. And sometimes they even take us along with them. This afternoon we received an email from Wend reader and one-time Friday photo winner Jennifer Levo, who sported an Ibex Wend beanie while climbing the ash-covered Sólheimajökull… Read the rest

Summer is upon us, and with the new season comes the next issue of Wend, complete with a fresh new look and feel. We’ve been busy polishing the magazine since you heard from us last and now we’re ready to show you how brightly it shines. And we figured, what… Read the rest

It’s summertime, it’s Friday, and we’re about to unleash a new issue – the first of the next generation of Wend, complete with a whole new look and feel. The team here at Wend HQ is buzzing with excitement about it. We’re so stoked about the upcoming issue, in fact,… Read the rest