We're giving back this season and we need YOUR help. During the month of November, we've teamed up with the force behind the Winter Warmth Drive. As members of our Active Family,...
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While my natural inclination when I go to Active Endeavors is to shop all things Patagonia, I was intentional about looking at the more casual, day-to-day options. From yoga apparel...
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Written by Active Endeavors Ambassador: Greg Belville Packing for the perfect day-trip with a toddler can be a pain. Like many outdoor activities, the key is balancing the amount of...
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Our Active Crew's favorite time of the year is when we get the first looks at new gear and apparel for the season. Check out some of our crews top...
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This past August I embarked on a week long journey with my family to Estes Park, Colorado. The trip was filled with hiking, my mother getting married and beer drinking....
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Arc'teryx athlete gives advice on how to best pack your bag for an alpine climb in Chamonix, France. Source: Arcteryx Featured Arc'teryx Products: Arc'teryx Bastion Pant Arc'teryx 7 Panel...
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Osprey Packs | Equal Footing Osprey Packs | Equal Footing from Osprey Packs on Vimeo. Wyoming’s remote and vast wilderness provides the perfect canvas for Alpinist’s Kim and Julia to...
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You're in for the long haul at the festival this year. Here's a checklist to make sure you're geared up to live the camp-life at your favorite festival this season....
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Bikepacking Through Utah's Backcountry Pro Mountain Biker Eric Porter has lived in Utah for 12 years. In that time he's developed a few favorite trails, like the Thunder Mountain Trail. On...
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Written by Active Endeavors Ambassador, Quincy Milloy I’ll be the first to admit—when Patagonia announced the Nano Air Light Hybrid, I was skeptical. The Hybrid has the Nano Air insulation...
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Written by Active Endeavors Ambassador, Calvin Johanssen Introduction To Slacklining: The Perfect Activity To Perfect Your Balance One of my favorite ways to pass time in Des Moines, is to...
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Unplugged Adventures: Olmitz Miner Adventure Race We're excited to feature Unplugged Adventures are our Gear Testing event on May 6th for an Adventure Racing: 101 class! 1 1 Photo Source:...
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The Beard Behind the Bar After traveling widely and helping open bars and restaurants from Iowa’s prairies to California’s coasts, Jeff Naples returned home to Des Moines to explore farm...
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By ensuring safe working conditions and paying workers a direct premium for every product made, Fair Trade is an important first step to better the garment industry. It’s also a...
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Published on Feb 13, 2017 With seven billion people on Earth, it's a wonder that there are still corners of this planet that remain untouched. One man has made it...
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A warm culture, new friends, scorpion eating and limestone climbing in Thailand with the Osprey Packs crew.
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