Sarah Esterman is a freelance writer, among other things. She rides her bike on the regular, runs endurance races, practices yoga and is starting to get into bouldering.
One of the things that’s so great about outdoor adventure is that the stories people tell of their real-life experiences are often just as, if not more, exciting, dramatic and engaging than those made up by Hollywood. Outdoor documentaries—whether they are about dangerous events gone wrong or simply the wonder [...]
The U.S. is home to just under 60 national parks, but sometimes, going to the favorites can ensure a bit of a crowded time (especially on holidays with gorgeous weather). There are some that don’t get as many visitors, though, and make for some good solo time in nature. Looking [...]
The biggest challenge (and likely the thing that’ll keep you from the most physical harm or even death) of descending over a waterfall in a kayak—besides, you know, psyching yourself up enough to do it—is staying in once you’ve gone over. And when you’re dropping over 100 feet, it’s no [...]
Not every paddling trip calls for some difficult rapids and whitewater. No, sometimes, you just want to head out, enjoy the scenery and relax a little. This change of pace might mean you need to visit a different river. Here are 7 rivers you can count on to provide an [...]
Just the concept of competing in a triathlon is daunting. Even the shortest triathlons include a nearly half a mile swim, a12-mile bike ride and a 3.1-mile run back-to-back. But it’s the ultra-distance triathletes that take the cake when it comes to crazy tough, and maybe just crazy. But [...]
Whether you prefer a challenge, an easy paddle or you’re more focused on the scenery, there are some rivers that rise above the rest when it comes to kayaking. Some are for the more experienced kayaker, with rough whitewater sections and class V rapids, while others are perfect for the [...]
If you’re used to bouldering at a gym, your first trip outdoors can feel a little intimidating. The rocks might be bigger, there are no planned out routes you can take and no colored tape showing different skill levels. At the same time, it’s really incredible to climb up a [...]
For most of us, completing a marathon in itself is an accomplishment to feel pretty proud of. But there are some who aren’t’ satisfied with the 26.2-mile feat, no matter how rough the conditions. These are the “freak” athletes who compete in some of the most physically taxing endurance [...]
In this technology age, what with its constant notifications from text messaging, email and social media, it can be really refreshing to get out of town and head for the woods where cell service is a bit weaker and you can turn off your phone for a bit. So all [...]
Running a marathon is tough as it is, but running a marathon featuring daunting hills or extreme weather conditions? Yikes. But just in case you’re up for the challenge (or you want to be in awe of the things humans are capable of), check out the 7 of the toughest [...]