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
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
Ultrarunner
An Open Letter (Kind of About Running) to Girls Everywhere
As my daughters get older, I wanted to pass along a few things that running has taught me.
Our Best Hope for the Future of Skiing Is a Kids' Program in…New Jersey?
How the National Winter Activity Center is trying to raise the next generation of skiers.
Meet the First Baby to Hike the Appalachian Trail
Sound crazy? Not to Bekah and Derrick Quirin, who are embarking on a thru-hike with their one-year-old this March.
On-Site Childcare Is a Win for Everyone. Just Ask Patagonia.
Behind-the-scenes with the company's efforts to make sure kids—and parents—are valued at the office.
Walking and the Happy Brain: A Love Story
Research shows that walking has many benefits—but it's also a pretty darn good family adventure.
It's OK to Be Anxious About Taking Kids into the Backcountry
Taking kids on extended trips into the wilderness comes with an element of stress—the key is to talk about it.
