May 6, 2019
On Having Kids at the End of the World
An environmentalist grapples with a common question in an uncommon time.
Blair Braverman
Published
Apr 24, 2019
Blair Braverman on the Iditarod, Fear, and Resilience
Nothing completely prepares a rookie for mushing a thousand miles across Alaska in the dead of winter. But when it comes together—thanks to your dogs, your friends, and your own hard work—it's magic.
Apr 21, 2019
It's OK to Be a Lovelorn Sack of Potatoes
Plus, should you take someone else's spot in a race if you know you won't finish?
Apr 3, 2019
When a Mystery Illness Threatens Your Identity
I am (or was) an archaeologist. My partner is also an archaeologist—we met on a dig, were friends for six years, did our Ph.D.’s in archaeology together (he’s done, I’m not).
Mar 3, 2019
"Why Am I Still Single?"
You feel like you've got it together. So why haven't you found the person for you yet?
Feb 28, 2019
Blair Braverman: Packing for My First Iditarod
How does Blair Braverman pack for the Iditarod? 1,000 dog booties, 12,000 calories a day for 14 dogs, and other scarily huge quantities to prep for
Feb 27, 2019
How Blair Braverman Layers for Extreme Cold
As a professional musher and writer, I have a tight gear budget, so I dress at the intersection of what's affordable and good enough for the extreme conditions that I face on a daily basis.
Feb 11, 2019
How to Turn a Missed Connection into Something More
Featuring that time when our Tough Love columnist was broken up with because of a dream about cinnamon rolls.
Jan 28, 2019
Hardcore Winter Clothing That Easily Fits in a Carry On
Blair Braverman's top choices for packable winter clothing
Jan 25, 2019
The Best Stylish Winter Boots of 2019
Weather-ready footwear with street-worthy good looks
Jan 23, 2019
Don't Let a Breakup Ruin Your Love of the Outdoors
Don't let the end of your romantic relationship be the end of your relationship to the outdoors.
Jan 8, 2019
Your First Trip with a New Flame: A Practical Guide
So you've got a new partner. It's fresh. It's fun. And then they invite you on a camping trip. Here's how to keep the magic alive while dirty, greasy, and gross.
Dec 28, 2018
Building (and Breaking) Trust in the Backcountry
Drop toxic friendships the second you taste the poison.
Dec 21, 2018
The Road to the Iditarod
Here's what it's like to train for the Iditarod for the first time.
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