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Written by Eric Bergdoll - December 2024 Great Spitzkoppe and surrounding formations From the moment I first tied in in August 2014, climbing quickly transcended from a hobby to an obsession, completely to the detriment of all career and scholarly aspirations. After dropping out of school for the second time to be a full-time dirtbag climber, I ditched my comfy Pittsburgh apartment for the back of a Subaru in the middle of winter and headed west, driving straight to Moab. Eve

After a long day in the wilderness, it feels amazing to hunker down for a good night’s sleep. Camping Expert Eric Bergdoll outlines how to achieve restful slumber in a tent. BY ERIC BERGDOLL Photos by the author TABLE OF CONTENTS Picking the Proper Tent Size Choosing the Right Location Bedding Sleeping Bags Sleeping Pads Camp Pillow Other Tips and Tricks Eric Bergdoll CAMPING & HIKING EXPERT PUBLISHED ON 09/15/2022 Anyone with more than a few nights of camping experience can

by Eric Bergdoll For most people, mentions of Hawaii bring up visions of expansive sandy beaches, expensive accommodations, and big waves. For others it brings up connections to complicated politics, an illegal military occupation, and a residual frustration among some Native Hawaiians. Frustration that comes for good reason. Hawaii, before US occupation, was a highly functional, educated, and independent monarchy. In the 1800s, the literacy rate among Native Hawaiians was 98