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Winter Camping is Heating Up

The colder weather is here, and if you miss camping, you’re not alone. So much so that about one-third of people are winter camping.

That’s according to new data from The Dyrt, a camping app. They ran a recent survey that found 31.2% of users camped in the winter.

While it’s great that more people are getting outdoors, the increase in people camping has made it a struggle to find a camping spot in some areas. Another survey by The Dyrt found people claiming it’s five times more difficult to find a spot to put a tent since 2019.

These numbers align with the National Park Service, which saw visitation surge around the pandemic, with more people than ever looking to get outdoors.

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Hotels We Love: Wyoming Inn of Jackson Hole

The winter months are a time to rest and reset. To take stock of your year, and prepare for the year ahead. This is often best done with a change of scenery and a focus on getting back to what’s really important, like family, and for many people, nature. But getting back to nature doesn’t always mean sacrificing luxury—particularly not at this hotel, nestled in the Teton mountains just a stone’s throw away from two beloved national parks. Each room or suite is incredibly spacious, and some even come with fireplaces for a cozy western-style stay.

These Parents Have Climbed Mountains and Hiked Hundreds of Miles with Their Kids—Here’s How

Sarah Kingdom took her first son up Kilimanjaro when he was 10 years old. David Blanchard hiked the trails of Acadia National Park with his wife and two young daughters. And Jennifer Stoneking-Stewart’s two kids, ages nine and 10, recently joined the Great Smoky Mountains 900 Miler Club. This may sound wild to parents with young kids (don’t forget the wildest of them all, the single mom who thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail with her 13 children), and that’s because it is wild.

Clearly, though, it’s also possible, and the rewards for these parents’ efforts have been great. 

Outdoor adventures have the power to shape individuals and families, often laying the foundation for a lifelong bond among people who experience these adventures together. Here’s a peek into how these incredible parents tackled big adventures with their young kids, plus their tips for how other parents and families can do the same.

Here’s What Rock Climbers Really Want for Christmas

There are so many different kinds of climbers, but these gifts are great for just about any climber. This list offers updates to some classic essentials all climbers need, ranging from shoes and ropes to quickdraws and tape. If you’re looking for Christmas gifts for the climbers in your life, we’ve made your job whole lot easier.

Find Something for Every Outdoors Adventurer on Your Holiday List

Whether you’re shopping for the avid hiker, camping enthusiast, or adventure-lover on your list, finding the perfect gift feels like it’s getting tougher. From backpacks to tents to clothing essentials, the gear and apparel options are endless, and so are all the emails and ads. The Outdoors holiday gift guide is designed to navigate through the noise and help you discover new products and find the right item based on your budget.

Our team of writers and editors have broken down gift recommendations into a variety of price points: from gifts under $100 all the way up to higher ticket items above $500 (sometimes way above). From stocking stuffers to high-value items they’ll treasure for years, we’ll highlight some great gear upgrades, multi-functional pieces, and handy tools that will get used all season long. By gift type or price, we hope you’ll find the ideal present for the outdoor enthusiast on your list and inspire someone’s next big adventure.

GIFTS UNDER $100 | GIFTS BETWEEN $100-$250 | GIFTS BETWEEN $250-$500 | GIFTS OVER $500

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Featured Guide: The Best Camping Flashlights You Can Buy Right Now

Some of the best parts of camping happen after dark. Cooking up a campfire culinary masterpiece or finally getting some quiet reading time can make a day of hiking worth the effort. If you forget your flashlight or find out too late that the batteries are dead, a fun camping trip can turn rustic in a hurry. That’s why we don’t just grab a light out of the junk drawer and call it a day; we pack the best camping flashlight we can get our hands on.   

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