Category Archives: Education

Learn Nature Photography Tips From National Geographic Photographer, Mylo Fowler

Mylo Fowler, was born in the Navajo Nation capital in Arizona and is passionate about giving back to the Navajoland community.  Roughly 20,000 homes in Navajoland don’t have access to electricity or running water. Mylo has been using proceeds from his photography work to install Goal Zero solar kits on homes and hogans and has poweredContinue reading “Learn Nature Photography Tips From National Geographic Photographer, Mylo Fowler”

Epic Adventuring with Wee Ones: The Hofman Family Story

Cees and Madison’s love story has been fast and furious and full of adventure! They met and fell in love in college in 2014. Instead of the typical roster of first dates (dinners out, movies, and bowling, perhaps), their roster included rock climbing, slack-lining, camping and canyoneering trips. They married by September of 2014 andContinue reading “Epic Adventuring with Wee Ones: The Hofman Family Story”

Gear Up For Adventure With Workshops, Classes, Demos, And Clinics

At the Outside Adventure Expo, we believe that the education you take into the backcountry is as important as the equipment you bring along. As such, we have lined up a program for each day of the event that will feature inspiring adventurers and knowledgeable experts. 

Learn Rock Climbing Fundamentals From Former USA Climbing Coach, Maggie McDermut

Maggie McDermut is a former USA Climbing coach and climbing gym instructor having worked at Santa Barbara Climbing Gym. She taught a range of classes from basic top rope belay classes, climbing technique, all the way to custom fitness programs designed to propel her students’ climbing abilities. But her favorite part of the job wasContinue reading “Learn Rock Climbing Fundamentals From Former USA Climbing Coach, Maggie McDermut”

Why Learning Self-Defense is Critical for Solo Adventurers

The Outside Adventure Expo is thrilled to host a life-changing weekend of self-defense and awareness seminars with Peaceful Warrior co-founder, Tiffany Richards. Tiffany has been training in the martial arts since 1998 and has been teaching Women’s Self Defense courses nationally since 2010. She created Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts & Healing Center, to foster aContinue reading “Why Learning Self-Defense is Critical for Solo Adventurers”

How to Build a Brand New Life by Embracing the Outdoors

Finding herself facing mental health challenges, Kay Rodriguez turned to the outdoors “as a way to heal, get stronger, and ground herself in nature.” In 2019, Urban Outdoors was born as a hub to help people discover the best trails, learn new sports, and foster outdoor adventure communities in every major city. Hear more of Kay’s inspiring story in Salt Lake City at the Outside Adventure Expo, June 25-27th. 

4 Meals You Can Cook on the Road in Less Than 30 Minutes

Having trained as a chef in Napa Valley and in Northern Italy, Chef Steve Corso found he much preferred cooking alfresco to working in a professionally outfitted commercial kitchen. He has created recipes using less than 10 ingredients to cook backcountry meals in less than 30 minutes. Learn more about him and his techniques at the Outside Adventure Expo in Salt Lake City, June 25-27th.

Learn 10 Essentials For Overlanding From Podcaster And Author, Dean Shirley

Dean Shirley gives advice for exploring off the beaten path and avoiding highways altogether. He might even convince you that his 2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the best vehicle for overlanding. From Arizona to Colorado, and other stops in between, Dean will explain how to make the most of the trails you encounter. Learn more from him at the Outside Adventure Expo in Salt Lake City at Utah State Fairpark, June 25th-27th.