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Gaby Pilson

Gaby is a professional polar guide, wilderness medicine instructor, and freelance writer with a master’s degree in outdoor education. She splits her time between the northern and southern hemispheres, chasing the midnight sun and helping others get outside to experience some of the world’s most beautiful places.

As an outdoor educator, Gaby is passionate about making the outdoors as accessible as possible for anyone looking to get into the mountains or out on the water. She is a certified Polar Guide, an AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor Course Provider, a NOLS instructor, and an accomplished climbing guide with a penchant for telemark skiing.

When she’s not hanging out with penguins in Antarctica or scouting for polar bears in the Arctic, you can find Gaby backpacking in Wyoming’s Wind River Range or drinking debatably excessive amounts of espresso and reading French existentialism in a quirky café.

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9 Strong Hammock Knots To Hang A Hammock

If you want to go hammocking, you’ll need to have some solid knot-tying skills. We’ll introduce you to 9 crucial knots to help you feel confident in your hammock pitching abilities before your next adventure.
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11 Best Hikes In Kings Canyon National Park

Boasting massive giant sequoias, scenic vistas, and rugged peaks, Kings Canyon National Park is one of California’s foremost trekking destinations. That being said, in an amazing park such as Kings Canyon NP, which offers hundreds of miles of trails to choose from, selecting a handful of treks for your next trip isn’t easy. To help ensure that your next trip to Kings Canyon goes off without a hitch, we created this list of the top 11 hikes in the park. Up next, we’ll walk you through the best hikes in Kings Canyon so you can make the most of your time in the Sierra.
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Best Hot-Weather Hiking Pants For Staying Cool on the Trail

There’s no need to be sweaty and gross while hiking in hot weather. Our guide walks you through everything you need to know to find the perfect pants for all your future summer hiking adventures.
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Best Hammock Bug Net To Keep The Mosquitos Away [2025 Edition]

Hammock camping is amazing. Getting eaten alive by bugs is anything but. To help you avoid the mosquitos and midges on your next camping trip, we created this guide to the 7 top hammock mosquito nets available.
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Best Camping in New Mexico: 12 Enchanting Campgrounds

New Mexico is home to some of the greatest camping spots in the country. In this guide, we introduce you to the top RV sites, tent sites, and primitive campsites this beautiful part of the world has to offer.
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison Hiking Trails: Top Adventures In Western Colorado

Home to impossibly steep cliffs and amazing views, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison is a spectacular place to explore. Check out our list of the 8 best hikes in the park to help you plan your next trip!
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Best Hikes In Massachusetts: 17 Top Trails in the Bay State

The Bay State is home to some of the top hiking opportunities in New England. Check out these 17 great hikes on your next trip to marvelous Massachusetts.
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Best Hikes in Ohio: Top Trails in the Buckeye State

The Buckeye State is one of the Midwest’s top hiking areas—if you know where to look. We’ve put together the ultimate guide to the best hiking trails in Ohio to help you find your next adventure.
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The Essential Hammock Hang Calculator: Hammocking Demystified

Hanging a hammock doesn’t have to involve a PhD in Newtonian physics. Our calculator gives you all the information you need for the perfect hang, every time.