The Magazine of The Sierra Club
Out and Proud in the Backcountry
NOLS’s all-LGBTQ expedition provides a safe space for queer outdoor adventurers
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hiking
Adventure
Are Hotel Greening Programs Hurting Housekeepers?
“Sustainability” programs can threaten ties between labor and climate activists
Destination Fire Tower: 6 Great Hikes
How to enjoy some of America’s top lookout views
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hiking
One Backcountry Skier Reveals Her 11 Essential Items
Ski up ungroomed powder to earn that first summit view in style
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buyers' guide
On Scaling a Historic Fire Tower in Washington's North Cascades
The allure and romance of remote, one-room mountaintop cabins
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hiking
Kevan Chandler Travels by Pack, Bending the Rules of Accessibility
An adventurer finds a way to leave his wheelchair behind
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hiking
Easy Vegan Baking Hacks to Shrink Your Sweet Tooth's Footprint
Adapt all your favorite recipes with a little substitution savvy
17 Gifts for a Lean, Green Household
Mostly practical—yet also delightful—holiday presents
Stuff a Stocking Right This Holiday
11 lean, green, and tiny-but-mighty presents
Green Gifts That'll Get Kids to Explore, Enjoy, Protect, and Learn
Sierra's holiday gift guide for the junior set
