Imagine a cross between the reality shows, Survivor, The Surreal Life and the twisted cartoon Drawn Together.  Set it in the state of Alaska, the last frontier and land of 100,000 lakes and glaciers and you can begin to imagine what is was like to tour with  Out In Alaska.

Read about Washington's gay outdoor club, Adventuring, who ran a bike ride to Great Falls.

Read this trip report sent in by the Gay Outdoors Club in the Netherlands called Denekamp and held from September 23 to the 25, 2006.

(9/30/05) Our mission: finish backpacking 265 miles across Vermont’s Long Trail, south to north.

(9/12/05) Our mission: delivering a Caring Fore Women bracelet to Mt. Whitney summit as a fundraiser to fight breast cancer.

When I first saw the waterfalls I wanted to go there—be close enough to hear the melody and feel the mist. There I wanted to immerse myself naked in the nature of it all. And today, Míguel and I would not only feel the mist of the falls on our naked bodies, but also the downward breeze created as the water cascaded into the pool. It was quite pleasant sitting on a log at the edge of the pool, the constant breeze cooling us in the noonday sun as a light mist rose up above the trees.

Tent Camping can be a lot of fun, or it can be miserable; it all depends on the tent. Choosing a tent is one of the most important decisions a camper can make.

The Gay Outdoors Gathering held from July 22 to 24 was the best yet! Special thanks to my partner, Jon Normand, who hosted this event and co-led the paddling trip down the Connecticut River with me. Thanks also go to Tim Buchanan for being this year's Registration Director and donating all the firewood. Special thanks to Rich Dezso who created the wonderful signage to help everyone find us at the campground, was a member of our panel and led a couple of trips. Big thanks go to other panelists: Carlos Davila and Dick Ambrose (who flew in from Atlanta). Thanks to all of our other trip leaders: Jonny Rosenfield, Ken Levine and Rick Frank. And Joe Kim who taught everyone a new fun game on Saturday night: Mafia! It was a great success with a record turnout of 44 gay outdoor enthusiasts, lots of fun, and I'm looking forward to next year's GO Gathering in the Catskills region of New York.

Hit the road running with this guide to 6 of America's best spur-of-the-moment adventures: Sierra scrambling, southern white water, Colorado climbing, fat-tire B&Bs, and more.

Portland and Falmouth, Maine
Saturday, June 11, 2005

While Tomas Izo and I were obsessing over which flavors of Balance Bars we should pack for our six-hour adventure race, we received a call from Kristina Eckholm, our third teammate, that put our concerns into perspective.

On Kauia another beach was discovered where nudity is possible.

When Walden got too crowded, Thoreau liked to sneak off to Maine's great northern waterways. Good plan.

Pack right and pack light for a walking vacation. Knowing what to take and what not to take is a back-saver. Plan to wash out your clothes in the sink and let them dry overnight. This is best done with modern wicking fabrics and by avoiding all-cotton clothing.

A tent is your home away from home, your second skin. The right care will keep it reliable, and keep you protected.