"It was intimidating to all of us since it was such a vertical climb, something most members hadn't expected and had never done." Even Hawse, the guide, was surprised. They wore crampons, and used ropes and ice axes to slowly work their way up. At the top - 20,305 feet - they waved the rainbow flag, left a strand of prayer flags, read a poem written by a mountain porter that will now be published as part of the International Year of the Mountain Celebration, and became the first gay team to reach Island Peak in Nepal!

One of the many things that draws me to the White Mountains is the abundant swimming holes. Here is my list of the best swimming holes in New Hampshire.

Join us for our biggest event of the year...it cannot be missed! Sign up has just begun. There is no better weekend camping event than the one hosted by California Great Outdoors and GayOutdoors, two of the world's largest gay outdoorzy organizations. This is a great opportunity to meet outdoorzy men from all over the country.

Residents of the Northeast's major cities need not limit their outdoor excursions to walks around the block. The region has a wealth of parks, preserves, and forests within a short drive or train ride of every urban center.

Punta can be a conservative place. It attracts families in the high season (December-March) and while most resorts and hotels are gay-friendly, public displays will almost certainly elicit curious stares. However, head to the gay beach, Chihuahua, and there are no limits.

Vermont's Northeast Kingdom is undergoing a face-lift courtesy of the rapidly growing mountain biking commune of East Burke.

There are 30 documented waterfalls in Maine and these 12 are considered the best because of their tremendous drops, beautiful scenery, or easy-to-get-to location.

Gay Outdoors climbers Rob Jagnow, Jonny Rosenfield, and Bruce successfully stood on top of Aconcagua in the Argentina/Chile border on January 24, 2005 and became the first all-gay team to successfully ascend the enormous 22,840-foot peak in the Argentinean Andes.

An exhilarating and satisfying sea kayaking 'trip of a lifetime' on Vancouver Island.

An interview with our April GO Member of the Month!

Frozen or flowing, waterfalls make for an exciting highlight to any hike.

Roatan is a gem with some of the most beautiful white beaches and snorkel/dive spots in the Caribbean.

An interview with our March GO Member of the Month!

Chaco Culture National Historical Park is located in remote northwestern New Mexico, about 70 miles southeast of Farmington.

The Garita Wilderness area in southwest Colorado is the route's best stretch of pristine backcountry terrain, and a five-day, 27-mile traverse offers all the challenge and solitude you could ask for.