The Cloudline Outdoor Blog
Stories and Inspiration
Outdoor books, podcasts, quotes and stories to inspire your next adventure, plus ways to give back and make the outdoors welcoming.
Stories and Inspiration
22 Outdoor Adventure Quotes to Inspire Your Next Hike
22 of our favorite outdoor adventure quotes from mountaineers, writers, poets and naturalists, sorted by theme, with where each one comes from....
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Stories and Inspiration
11 Pacific Crest Trail Books to Read If You Loved "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed
These Books Will Make You Want to Thru-Hike the PCT Whether you are currently prepping for a future thru-hike or just dreaming...
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Stories and Inspiration
15 Inspiring John Muir Quotes for Hikers and Backpackers (With Sources)
15 of John Muir's most inspiring quotes for hikers and backpackers, each with the book, journal or letter it came from. Plus...
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Stories and Inspiration
8 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day & Make a Difference Outdoors
Spring has officially sprung, which means Earth Day is right around the corner. If you spend a lot of time in the...
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Stories and Inspiration
7 LGBTQ+ Outdoor Organizations Making the Outdoors More Inclusive
As part of the outdoor community, we recognize the historical lack of diversity in the adventure and outdoor recreation industry. The truth...
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Stories and Inspiration
10 Outdoorsy Podcasts To Inspire Your Next Adventure
There’s nothing more inspiring than a good story, and here at Cloudline, we’re partial to those involving the great outdoors. There’s something...
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Stories and Inspiration
12 Hiking & Adventure Books Worth Reading
These Books Will Inspire You to Put Them Down and Get Outside At CloudLine, the only thing we like better than a...
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Trail notes and first dibs
New guides, restocks and outdoor stories, a couple of times a month.
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Stories and Inspiration
7 Outdoor Date Ideas for the Adventurous Couple
Ever feel like your date nights need a refresh? Is midwinter cabin fever spilling into boring dates with your boo? Do you...
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Stories and Inspiration
8 Can’t-Put-Down Outdoorsy Books to Cozy Up With This Winter
Winter is no doubt a fun time to get outside. Skiing, snowshoeing, and winter hiking are some of the best ways to...
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Stories and Inspiration
Want to Get More Out of Your Hikes? Try Trail Journaling
Everyone hikes for a different reason, maybe to spend time with friends, get some exercise, or experience nature. And it’s probably safe...
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Stories and Inspiration
5 Ways Spending More Time in Nature Can Improve Your Mental Health
If you’ve ever spent the week in the backcountry, you know just how refreshing that time in nature can be. When you...
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Stories and Inspiration
5 Good Reasons You Should Check Out Your Local Climbing Gym
No matter how much you love the outdoors, there are always those days, they’re usually wet, cold, snowy, windy, or all of...
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Stories and Inspiration
9 Amazing Reasons Why We Love Hiking (And Why You Should, Too)
It’s no secret that here at Cloudline, we love to hike. What better way to get out and explore the world? If...
