

Rachel Walker
Rachel Walker has been writing about about travel and culture—mountain and otherwise—since she launched her career as the environmental reporter at the Jackson Hole News in the late 1990s. A recipient of the Ted Scripps Fellowship in Environmental Journalism at CU-Boulder, Rachel has also been awarded fellowships at the MacDowell Artist Colony and at Squaw Valley Community of Writers. Her reported stories and personal essays have appeared in the Washington Post, The New York Times, Runner’s World, Ի貹,among others. Read more of her work at and follow her at @writer_walker.
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Don't conflate fearlessness with bravery
Make your kids love the trails as much as you do
Teach, plan, supervise, and let go
What good is there in letting them loose on the nearest mud puddle? Let me count the ways.
These alpine refuges offer simplicity and shelter in the Colorado high country
Two kids and one adult put the Finnish brand's new winter wear through its paces
Camps and wilderness expeditions offer a refuge from prejudice and political battles, giving trans kids the tools they need to face future challenges
Experts say intense outdoor activities can help children increase focus and develop a better awareness of their surroundings
The 33-year-old is next in line to be CEO of the company her great grandfather founded in 1928