Katie Arnold (@raisingrippers) is a freelance journalist and editor who writes Raising Rippers for Outside online. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with her husband, two young daughters, and puppy Pete.
Katie Arnold
How to Teach Girls They Don’t Have to Be Nice
The kids are back in school, and there's one thing I want to tell my daughters: You don't have to be nice.
Ode to Chacos: The Best Water Sandal for Families
On a recent cross-country flight, I counted no fewer than five people wearing Chaco sandals. They ranged from sporty, late-middle-age women to hip, urban millennials with thick eyeliner and skinny...
Can My Kids Handle a 50-Mile Bikepacking Trip?
"We're not going to ride up there, are we?" My eight-year-old daughter, Pippa, pointed to a red-dirt road winding menacingly up the side of a mesa. You could see it snaking a long way, from a long...
Patagonia Baggies Are the Only Shorts Your Kids Need This Summer
In praise of the perfect summer short.
Lucy Westlake Is the Grittiest 13-Year-Old Mountain Climber We Know
The mountain climber on mountaineering and knowing when to give up.
If You're a Parent, You Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur
Talking with the founders of Luvmother about how to start your own kid-related outdoor business.
The 11 Rules of Teaching Kids a Sport
Whether it's skiing or mountain biking or just camping, these guidelines will make sure you and your child get to enjoy a lifetime of adventure together.
This 13-Year-Old Girl Is Already Beating Elite Runners
Better learn Lanie Szuch's name, because you're about to start hearing it—a lot.
9 Things Kids Should Know About Getting Lost
Spend enough time in the backcountry and you're bound to have a scare—as our writer discovered. Here's how to teach kids what to do when it happens.
Oiselle Thinks Sports Bras Can Keep Girls in the Outdoors
One company's plan to keep adolescent girls from dropping out of the outdoor world.
Want to Get Underprivileged Kids Outdoors? Send Them to These Summer Camps
Seven camps working to expand access to the places we love most.
Your Photos Are Getting in the Way of Your Adventure
Want to make the strongest memories? Don’t touch the camera.
How to Turn a Vacation with Kids into an Adventure
The travel tactics and tools you need to make it happen.
The 10 Commandments of Letting Adventurous Kids Play Team Sports
Just because they have lacrosse practice doesn't mean your outdoor adventures have to take one for the team.
The Bright Light: Mira Rai
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