Riding the Frozen Tundra of the Yukon—In February

Cinch up your parka to read this.

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The Stories You Loved in 2019

These are your most-read stories of the past year.

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A Ringside Seat for Nature and Surfing’s Most ‘Holy Crap’ Spectacle

The biggest waves on Earth are as freaky as they are pretty.

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Review: Feathered Friends Snowbunting EX 0 Sleeping Bag

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What’s Your Big Adventure Goal for 2020?

It's time to decide what the heck we're gonna do this year when we go big.

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How to Embrace the Suck and Enjoy Winter Trail Running

It's hard, it's cold, it's magic.

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Bike-Tripping Through Georgia—No, Not That Georgia

The Caucasus mountains by bike and van and foot and will.

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How to Get a Permit to Backpack the Teton Crest Trail

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Snowshoe Thompson Had to be the Most Badass Backcountry Skiing Mailman Ever

Today the high Sierra is renowned for its massive snowpack, often more than 20 feet in a winter season that stretches six or seven months. This skier’s bounty wasn’t always welcome, though. In the mid-1800s, snows routinely closed the passes for months, leaving settlers and miners in what is now eastern Nevada completely isolated from […]

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Is It Better to Drain the Cooler or Not?

Go figure that the most contentious question of many trips is how to keep the beer cold

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A Dusty Road, a Trusty 4×4, Surfboards, and Spirit Are All You Need

Ah, Baja. Here's hoping you never change.

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What Explains the Magical Trails That Defy Memorization?

Sometimes the familiar trail makes itself strange.

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Are You a Campsite Gourmet? Or a ‘Whatever, Gorp Is Fine’ Camper?

Some of us prefer a multi-course meal, others just stuff their faces with trail mix and call it a day.

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How a Weekend Warrior Mom Scaled Every California 14er in Record Time

"Just do something and see how it turns out"

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The 10 Best Family Outdoor Adventure Trips

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This Huge Wave Footage Is So Clear You Should Wear a Wetsuit

Watch this beautiful and haunting footage of one of the wonders of the oceanic world.

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Take a Top 5 Southwest Backpacking Trip: Paria Canyon

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Cozy, Elegant, Pre-Fab, and Modular—Everything the Modern Cabin Needs

This sculptor's studio/home in the woods is a model for unique, easy cabin building.

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Did You Forget How Gorgeous California Is? Here’s a Beautiful Reminder

Whatever you want, it's in California.

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‘Labyrinth of Ice’ Takes You on Harrowing Journey to Farthest North

Read an excerpt from a new tale of a fascinating, grueling polar survival epic.

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Saying ‘Bye to Fossil Fuels, Hello to Human and E-Powered Adventure is Possible

If one skier can live epic adventures without fossil fuels, what can all of us as a community do?

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This Campsite Corn Chowder is Warm, Nourishing, and Totally Vegan

It’s absolutely worth the effort to grill fresh corn and then cut it off the cob for some smoky flavor for this recipe. We’ve written a recipe for corn chowder before that used frozen corn, but this time we opted for fresh. Second, this is a great recipe to make entirely on the campfire. Grill […]

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Brock Little Showed the Big-Wave World There Was No Such Thing as Too Big

Nobody had more fun surfing terrifying waves than Brock Little.

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Like No Other Place: Paddling the Everglades

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The 3 Types of Direction Givers – Which Are You?

There's only one good answer here.

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Double Amputee Learned to Sail on YouTube, Is Sailing Solo Around the World

When Dustin Reynolds lost an arm and a leg, he responded by deciding to sail around the world.

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Review: Leki Micro Vario Carbon Black Series Trekking Poles

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You Never Regret Finishing a Trail Run

The joys of finishing a run always beat the suffering of starting one.

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Super Climber Emily Harrington’s Most Doting Climbing Partner Is Her Dad

Sometimes father/daughter relationships involve pushing each other up 19,000-foot volcanoes.

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Evil’s Chamois Hagar Has Arrived, a Gravel Bike That Wants to Rock ‘N Roll

Is it a gravel bike? Is it a xc trail bike? Is it both?

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All in the family

In the immortal words of Lilo from the Disney classic Lilo & Stitch “Ohana means family. Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.”

While the original statement was directed at something akin to a genetically engineered koala (thanks Wikipedia), it’s also a phrase that could easily be adopted at Envato, given the number of family members we have working under the one roof at our Melbourne HQ…and no, that’s not including Collis and Cyan Ta’eed! 

Take brothers Vasko and Daniel Jovanoski. The latter was just five months into his role as a Development Team Lead last year when he encouraged his younger brother to apply for a Service Desk Specialist position. Far from having reservations about working so close together, Vasko said it was an easy decision to make. “Daniel told me about the role and the amazing culture and people at Envato, so applying for the role was an easy call to make.”

“There’s been a lot of positives, such as being able to catch up more regularly now and spend more time with him (Daniel), whether it be going for a coffee in the morning or grabbing lunch.”

“Also beating him at table-tennis has been quite enjoyable also! Sorry, Dan… I had to…” concludes Vasko with a laugh.

Despite having a torrid time on the table tennis table with his brother, Dan likewise has been a big fan of sharing his workday with family. “As we don’t live together anymore, it’s been great grabbing a coffee in the morning and catching up. I catch-up with Vasko more now than ever before…and I’ve even received credit for helping cook at the company BBQ when it was actually Vasko who volunteered!”

“There have been zero downsides, it’s been great.”

Likewise, it’s been all positive for the McKenna family. Sam McKenna, her husband Pat and his brother Alex have ensured that Envato has always had a McKenna in the building since 2013. “Pat started it,” says Sam. “He had this amazing opportunity with an awesome team which he’d tell me all about when he got home to find me still in my freelancing-PJs!”

Pat confirms he played a strong role in getting the rest of his family in the door. “I think I may have influenced Alex and Sam by constantly telling them about how nice it is to work at Envato, and that jealousy eventually morphed into job applications”

For Alex, having a familiar face in his brother Pat as he commenced in a new Customer Experience role made the transition to a new place of work so much smoother. “At the beginning of my time at Envato, Pat and I were working in different roles but on the same team. So while learning the ropes he was an amazing resource for learning why things were the way they were and I think it really helped me get up to speed in my job much faster.”

“And now with two other McKennas here there’s always someone to talk to and get a coffee or lunch with.”

However, there are downsides. “We end up talking about work constantly, even when we’re out at parties or family gatherings,” says Pat. “It can alienate everyone else a little bit.” It’s a sentiment Alex agrees with. “It does tend to come up, but we tend to have different opinions on things though so it’s usually quite good to hear their opinions on work topics,” he says. 

“I think we do talk a lot about achievements or frustrations, but I think Alex is really great at leaving work at work” counters Sam.

“Also, my Dad keeps demanding that we get him some Envato merchandise,” jumps in Pat, reflecting further on the challenges they face as a family.

“Sometimes when Pat and Sam are too lazy to come to the office they make me collect their mail and bring it home for them,” muses Alex. 

“Pat and I have been mistaken for brother and sister a couple of times, which is kind of funny but also concerning,” reflects Sam. 

But the very minor frustrations are made up for a whole lot of good experiences. “Ultimately, you’ve always got someone supportive to rant to when you’re having a bad day,” concludes Pat. 

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Dive Into This Quest to Find and Climb a Christmas Tree of Ice

One man's search to find and climb a mysterious frozen waterfall.

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For Some, Saving the Redwoods Means Controlled Burns and Logging

To save the redwoods, which in recent years have fallen victim to wildfires and disease, some are arguing for logging and burning, while others argue for leaving the trees alone.

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How Should Uphill Access at Ski Resorts Be Managed? Free? Paid Trails?

Uphill skiing at resorts is growing in popularity, and some resorts are now charging for uphill access—should they?

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5 Reasons You Must Backpack the Teton Crest Trail

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This Is Why You Want to Go to Alaska

Take a tour of Alaska's finest offerings in this thrilling short.

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How to Dress in Layers for Winter in the Backcountry

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In Texas, An Off-Grid, Rentable Cabin To Soak In the Pastoral

Find out if the stars really do shine big and bright deep in the heart of Texas from this cabin's epic porch.

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So You Wanna Be An Adventure Photographer?

Sometimes it's pure joy, sometimes it's hanging by a rope suffering from hypothermia.

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Slopes by the Light of the Full Moon

Quiet, calm, beautiful. A special moment if you can drag yourself away from the fire.

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Full Immersion Skiing, No Music, No Distraction

Nothing added nothing taken away.

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The World’s Best Avocado Toast Can Be Found At Your Campsite

We've reached peak avocado toast on the internet, but for camp breakfast—yum!

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The Single Mom Who Became An Arctic Robinson Crusoe

Meet the tough-as-nails woman who survived an incredible polar stranding.

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Thru-Hiking the John Muir Trail in 7 Days: Amazing Experience, or Certifiably Insane?

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The Red Bull Illume Photo Contest Brought the Stoke

As usual, the Illume photo contest dropped some stunners.

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The Machu Picchu Trekking Industry is Screwed Up—Porters Want to Change That

Porters historically have had little control over the working conditions—this crew is trying to fight that.

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Riding the Only Link to the Outside World

Recreating a fantastic story of how a singletrack postal route connected a rural Scottish town to the outside world.

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Measuring Envato’s impact in 2019

What does it mean to balance purpose and profit for business in 2019?

At Envato, we strive to take a long term view of our business and focus on creating value, so while we have a healthy appreciation for the bottom line, we are also invested in building a sustainable business that creates wealth for many, not just for some. 

Ultimately, we want to set Envato up with a purpose that lasts. We see our success in our community’s success, and we want to continue to align our core company values and operations with this purpose. That’s not always easy, and we don’t always get it right, but that’s our north star.

It’s a big part of the reason why we’re proud of the record payouts we’ve delivered to our author community over these past 12 months. And it’s why we’re also equally proud of confirming the Envato Foundation’s fourth charitable partner, Indigitek, with the launch of this year’s Public Impact Statement, available below.

Both were key achievements in a year that saw the company reach a number of milestones, launch new products and still deliver on the high standards we set for ourselves as members of the wider Envato community. I’d encourage everyone to take a few minutes to look through our 2019 Public Impact statement to get a more complete picture of what we’ve done, and where we are heading. 

It was this time last year when we published our inaugural Public Impact Statement to give our community better insight into our ambitions and achievements, and give everyone a chance to share ideas on how we could do better. The response was overwhelming and provided us with plenty of food for thought, inspiration…and, of course, a decent helping of positive reinforcement! 

I hope this second iteration will continue to inspire our community and prompt valuable discussions in equal measure. Thank you all for what you have contributed to Envato this year, and we look forward to what 2020 may bring! 

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How to Wash Your Backpack In, Oh, 7 Easy Steps

We need not hike in funk-covered backpacks

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Lawsuits Stack Up Against Feds’ Decision to Allow E-Bikes on Public Land

Lawsuit claims NPS illegally listened to lobbyists and ignored environmental impacts when crafting new rule allowing e-bikes on national park trails.

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Review: Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles

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The Last Women Standing of the Hardest Marathon Out There

Pain, blood, and prestige—the Barkley Marathons deliver all three.

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Fighting Cancer With Fly Fishing

How a love of the outdoors and fly fishing provides comfort in a time of illness.

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Are You Willing to Pay More to Support Indie Outdoor Shops and Brands?

Supporting small indie businesses often means spending more money than at megastores. Is it worth it to you?

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13 Photos From 2019 That Will Inspire You to Get Outdoors

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Ever Have One of Those Dreams Where The Ride Never Ends?

The perfect trail has no end.

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12 Pro Tips For Staying Warm Outdoors in Winter

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This Expandable Cabin in Norway Does Leave a Little to the Imagination

A cabin only partially built, with an eye toward the future.

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Let These Ladies Show You How to do a Wilderness Surf Trip The Right Way

This is how you surf trip.

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When Living On the Road Gets Old

Sometimes setting down roots is just as scary as pulling them up.

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Climber Vera Komarkova and the First Women’s Summit of Annapurna

Vera Komarkova was a badass climber when she wasn't being a badass ecologist.

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Guy Rides Tandem Bike From India to Germany, Picks Up Strangers On the Way

Naresh Kumar quit his plush Silicon Valley gig to ride and run the world, raising a ton of money for human rights causes to boot.

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The Starling and Falcon Dance

A magnificent and poetic struggle between the hunter and the hunted.

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The Patagonia Nine Trails Is Our Editor’s Fave Messy Weather Bike Pack

Wintry rides call for packs that can hold a closet's worth of gear and snacks.

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Alpinist Lydia Bradey On Her Stunning, Controversial Summit of Everest

The first woman to climb Everest without supplementary oxygen tells her controversial tale.

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Photographer Corey Rich Has Stories You’re Gonna Want to Read

Corey Rich's new photography book is about the stories behind the images and you definitely want to read those stories.

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Review: 22 Essential Backpacking Gear Accessories of 2019

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Do You Camp in the Snow? Like, On Purpose?

Snowcamping is awesome. Or it's cold and miserable.

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Make Plans, Not Resolutions

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The Science Behind Mammoth’s, Well, Mammoth Snow Levels

Ever wonder why some mountains get so much more snow than others of similar elevation?

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Easy Riding is Boring—Long Live the Hard Trails

A last ride of the season prompts a rider to ruminate on why harder trails are the best trails.

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Backcountry.com Is Partnering With Shops They Once Sued In Bid to Repair Image

Popular Boise, Idaho, used gear shop to partner with Backcountry.com after the online retailer threatened legal action over trademark.

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Illegal Weed Farms are Poisoning Our Public Lands

With thousands of illegal growing plots across the country, the environmental damage is significant, and it’s real.

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The 10 Best Backpacking Trips in the Southwest

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2:15 of Mindblowing Utah

Utah—seriously, can you believe how gorgeous this place is?

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The Man Who Paddled a Kayak From Germany to Australia

Oskar Speck paddled 30,000 miles in one of history's most unbelievable voyages.

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The Best New Hiking, Backpacking, and Other Gear of 2019

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