Heather Hansman (@hhansman) is a Seattle-based freelance writer and a former editor at Powder and Skiing. One time, she won a bag of pasta in an Italian big mountain competition. She is a terrible surfer.
Heather Hansman
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Oct 18, 2018
Dark New Books on Our Greed for Nature
How we exploit big trees, big game, and even extinct creatures.
Oct 16, 2018
The Best New Music, Books, and Films of Fall
The fall preview for outside music, books, and films.
Oct 16, 2018
Here's How Skier Kalen Thorien Stays Fit on the Road
Skier Kalen Thorien shares her tricks on how to train on the go.
Oct 12, 2018
Type-A Outdoorspeople: The TV Show 'Camping' Is for You
Jennifer Garner's new character in 'Camping' is unlikable but relatable.
Oct 6, 2018
Should You Stop Exercising During Wildfire Season?
Thinking of going for a run? Check your air quality first.
Sep 17, 2018
Adventure Town Bookstores Worth Traveling For
Stop by and find dirtbag literature or the homemade hiking guide you never knew you needed
Aug 23, 2018
The Best New Adventure Books for Fall
This fall brought in a crop of books that scratch adventurous literary itches: rollicking westerns that challenge gender norms, page-turners about the front lines of climate change, and David Quammen...
Aug 20, 2018
Climate Heroes of the 'Mothers of Invention' Podcast
Maeve Higgins told us about going on the air with the woman who became her president in 1990, when Higgins was eight, and their mission to spotlight women in the world of climate justice.
Aug 8, 2018
The Fine Art of the Summer Road Trip Mix
We asked musician John Craigie, who spends most of his time on the road, for some advice.
Jul 16, 2018
Seven New and Unconventional Beach Reads
Every body is a beach body, and every read is a beach read if you want it to be.
Jul 12, 2018
The Newest Adventure Movies You Can Watch Right Now
Four brand-new films, two that are new to Netflix, and one that's so secretive we aren't quite sure when it'll drop (but it should be soon!).
Jul 5, 2018
A 3-Year-Old Reviews Outdoorsy Kids' Books
If you’re trying to get your spawn excited about the outdoors, there's a whole stack of new adventurous kids’ books coming out this summer.
Jul 1, 2018
The 8 Best Travel Books of All Time
At their worst, travel books are dated, deeply racist, or just painfully dull. But at their best, they capture the spark of seeing something new and the way your perspective shifts when you're out of...
Jun 22, 2018
5 Mountaineers on Their All-Time Favorite Books
The books and other time killers climbers take with them on expeditions (just in case they get stuck in their tent for a while).