Megan Michelson
Outside Magazine
Tahoe City, CA, United States
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These Clinics Will Make You a Better Winter Athlete
Whether you want to learn a new sport—like skate skiing or ice climbing—or improve your skills, there’s a lesson out there for you → Read More
Yes, You Can Stay in a Ski Town for Under $100 a Night
These places may not be ultra fancy or ski-in, ski-out, but the point is: if you’re savvy, you can take a ski trip on a budget → Read More
Should I Move to the Southwest, Even Though There’s a Drought?
There’s a right and a wrong way to live in the desert, says Outside’s ethics guru → Read More
Beachfront Airbnbs for Under $300 a Night
We found some of our favorite Airbnbs on beaches from Down East Maine to Southern California that can house your family or friends for under $300 a night → Read More
15 National Park Campsites to Add to Your Bucket List
If ever there’s a summer to road-trip between campsites in national parks, it’s this one. And while parks have seen record visitation in the past year, → Read More
10 Great Hut-to-Hut Trips in the U.S.
You don’t have to head to Europe to hike to a backcountry chalet. Here are the most spectacular stateside options, ranging from rustic to full-service experiences. → Read More
The Best Weekend Detours from Cities
For those of us living in cities, there are plenty of weekend-long detours that will make you feel as if you’ve escaped the grind, without having to travel very far at all → Read More
7 Memorial Day Weekend Getaways
These getaway spots offer perks for the grownups, like mountain bike trails, surf breaks, and rooftop bars, as well as the drive-in movie theaters, hot-springs-fed pools, and skate parks that will keep the kids happy. → Read More
How to Snag a Campsite This Summer
Campgrounds at popular national parks started booking up six months ago, but don’t fret: these strategies will help you to find a great spot to pitch a tent all summer long → Read More
8 Once-in-a-Lifetime Backpacking Trips in the U.S.
We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite classic backpacking routes around the U.S.—take on the whole thing or just a portion. → Read More
3 New Glamping Sites in Southern Utah
Whether you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime splurge or a cozy canvas tent minutes from Lake Powell, there’s something for everyone at these newly opened stays → Read More
9 New U.S. Trails You Should Hike This Year
New trails are being built that will help accommodate the increased demand. We’ve rounded up some of the latest-to-launch routes across the county that have us excited to hike, run, and bike. → Read More
A Cross-Country Guide to the Best Adventure Bars
The best way to refuel after a perfect day of adventure? With your crew at one of these ideally located watering holes. → Read More
Spring Skiing Is in Full Swing at These Resorts
Conditions ranging from powder to slushy corn snow are on offer well into April in many states, and best of all, most of the midwinter crowds are gone. Here are some of our favorite picks around the country for spring ski trips. → Read More
8 Getaway-Worthy Cabins near Yellowstone National Park
Thanks to their proximity, these Airbnbs book up fast. Make your summer reservation now. → Read More
5 New Trails to Unusual Destinations
From a new route that provides access to some of British Columbia’s best surf spots to a 1,400-plus-mile path that will connect all of Italy’s national parks, these aren’t your average walking journeys → Read More
It’s Time to Plan a Trip to Alaska’s National Parks
With cruise traffic set to be at an all-time low this summer, you’ll be able to have the 49th state all to yourself → Read More
We All Deserve a Spring Break This Year
Here’s some inspiration for a much deserved budget-friendly spring trip to celebrate the fact that you made it through a year none of us could have anticipated → Read More
7 Coveted Summer Campsites to Book Now
With many sites booking out months in advance, now is the time to start planning your summer trip → Read More
The Ups and Downs of My Interlodge Ski Saga
A massive storm led to a record-breaking 60-hour shutdown at Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon over the weekend, followed by a day of private skiing exclusively for those already in the area → Read More