Here & There

Fresh perspectives on travel and the outdoors, delivered weekly.

Strava's big shift

What happened to FATMAP routes, SEO moves, product strategy, and a few predictions

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REI closes its Experiences business

After 40 years, REI's classes, day tours and travel experiences are no more–what went wrong?

"Big Hotel" comes for the outdoors

Marriott jumps into the outdoor hospitality industry with their acquisition of Postcard Cabins and partnership with Trailborn Hotels.

Everyone makes everything

When every outdoor brand starts to look the same, how do you stand out?

Data Dive: The Outdoor Recreation Economy (2023)

The industry produced $1.2 trillion in economic output...but where is that output truly coming from?

Should mountain lion hunting be banned?

A look at Prop 127 in Colorado, and the affects on hunting, wildlife management, and emotionally charged communication strategies.

Sun and stones on the GR221 in Mallorca

I spent a few days on the “Dry Stone Path”, and had a few thoughts about how we we write about travel.

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A few Good Days.

WIP. A few galleries from days and trips worth remembering. See more.

Thousand Island Lake

Blanket Glacier Chalet

High Lonesome

The Innsbruker Klettersteig

Pale Di San Martino

The Brentai loop

Lake Garda

Corral Colouir

The Zermatt Loop

Pointe Noire de Pormenaz

Lutersee Loop

Rot Gratli

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Sun and stones on the GR221 in Mallorca

I spent a few days on the “Dry Stone Path”, and had a few thoughts about how we we write about travel.

The ultimate Zermatt trail running loop

A perfect day of trail running on a marathon-length route around the Zermatt valley

Snapshots: A week in Bad Gastein, Austria

Bad Gastein has a growing co-working travel culture, stunning trails and breathtaking views, making it an excellent destination for solo travelers seeking adventure