Abigail Wise
Verified
As seen in:
Outside Magazine,
Sticks and Stones,
MSN,
Yahoo Entertainment,
HuffPost,
Flipboard,
Real Simple,
RUN: by Outside,
Health,
Travel + Leisure,
Condé Nast Traveler,
Parents
and
Covers:
outdoors, science, yoga, sports, rock climbing, dance, technology, music, parenting, outdoor adventure
▫️Editor and digital strategist ▫️Raising kids, dogs, bees, and plants in northern NM ▫️Lives in an adobe house on a veggie farm
Articles by Abigail Wise
An Interview with Betsy Gaines Quammen, Author of 'This Haunted Land'
Author Betsy Gaines Quammen believes in ghosts. In college, she and her roommates shared their rented house in Colorado Springs with one. Florence, as the spirit is named in Gaines Quammen’s new book, This Haunted Land: Reckoning with Ghosts and the Stories That Shape America (Torrey House Press; September 2026), really spooked the college housemates at first. But as time went on, Gaines Quammen learned more about Florence’s tragic history, and she began to talk to the spirit as she might a friend.
It's Dark Outside
Every day for the month of October, we’re updating this page with a story that explores the spooky, the strange, and the mysterious sides of the outdoors. Check back daily as we count down to Halloween with a mix of brand-new tales and resurrected favorites from our archive.
Why We Love Getting Scared in the Woods
When I was a teenager, my friends and I piled into my 1989 Toyota Camry to visit what some call the most haunted place in Minnesota. As the sun set, we drove to Gray Cloud Island Township, about 20 minutes south of Saint Paul and a 15-minute trip from my childhood home, blasting, I’m sure, some mix of Modest Mouse, Postal Service, and Dr. Dre. As we neared the cemetery, crossing a narrow road over Mooers Lake, I felt butterflies in my stomach.
LISTEN: The Relentless Pace of Rachel Entrekin
Over the past year, the ultrarunning world has watched in awe as American runner Rachel Entrekin has dominated the sport’s most grueling distances. Known as the “Queen of Cocodona” for her three consecutive wins at the punishing 250-mile race in Arizona, she made history this spring by winning the event outright—beating the entire men’s field by over an hour. But her remarkable season was far from over.
Skeeter’s Nootkatone Flavored Whiskey Is Mosquito Repellent for Your Cocktails
I’d heard of patchouli oil to ward off mosquitoes, of various plants that prevent mosquitoes from breeding, and even of a battery-powered insect-repellent device. But I’d never heard of using a cocktail to keep the pests away until a new finishing spray came onto my radar. Skeeter’s Nootkatone Flavored Whiskey, made by New Hampshire’s Tamworth Distilling, is an atomizer spray with citrus flavors that adds a touch of brightness to mixed drinks—and is intended to repel mosquitoes at the same time.
Work And Class Episode 4: A Fireside Chat With Abigail Wise About Her Non-traditional Legal Career (Podcast)
Lewis Silkin are most popular: within Transport and Cannabis & Hemp topic(s) In this episode, George Hannah is joined at the (virtual) fireplace by Abigail Wise, Partner at Lewis Silkin, for an honest chat about what it really takes to build a career in law when you don't come from a traditional background, and don’t take a traditional route into law. Abigail shares her personal journey, from her beginnings as a secretary, to early career hurdles, and ultimately to partnership.
Work and Class episode 4: a fireside chat with Abigail Wise about her non-traditional legal career
In this episode, George Hannah is joined at the (virtual) fireplace by Abigail Wise, Partner at Lewis Silkin, for an honest chat about what it really takes to build a career in law when you don't come from a traditional background, and don’t take a traditional route into law. Abigail shares her personal journey, from her beginnings as a secretary, to early career hurdles, and ultimately to partnership.
I Slept Under the Stars at Minnesota's Sweetbriar Ridge Domes
Ever come across an incredible hotel that stops you mid-scroll and makes you think: Wow, wouldn’t it be something to stay there? We do, too—all the time. Welcome to Friday Fantasy, where we highlight amazing hotels, lodges, cabins, tents, campsites, and other places perched in perfect outdoor settings. Read on for the intel you need to book an upcoming adventure here. Or at least dream about it.
Exactly When the Leaves Will Change This Year, According to the Farmers’ Almanac
I’ll admit it: growing up in Minnesota, I’m a little bit of a snob when it comes to fall foliage. Every year, as late September hit, the forests around the Twin Cities area burst with color. There were the fiery hues of the Red Maples in backyards, the near-neon yellows, oranges, and reds of the Sugar Maples surrounding local playgrounds, and golden yellow aspens and birch trees on bike paths.
I’ve Smoked Meat on the Traeger Pro 575 for 6 Years. Here’s Why I'm Obsessed.
I’ll never forget the time I served a dry turkey at a dinner party. After planning and prepping and brining for literal days leading up to the event, I proudly placed my masterpiece in the center of the table and watched as everyone took their first bites, gave polite little smiles, and quickly moved on to the other dishes. I may have shed a tear or two for my ruined bird in bed that night.
Kelsey Pfendler Is Rowing a 132-Square-Foot Boat Alone for Weeks. She's on Track to Break Multiple Records.
Kelsey Pfendler is 28 days into a grueling 2,400-mile row from California to Hawaii to break multiple world records. She shares how she handles extreme sleep deprivation, intense isolation, and the physical toll of the open sea. Kelsey Pfendler has been at sea for 28 days, in a 24-foot fiberglass boat, totally alone. On May 21, she departed from Monterey, California, with the goal of rowing to Oahu, Hawaii, 2,400 miles away.
Rebuilding Your Climbing Kit from Scratch? Start with These 6 Essentials.
I’m at the crux of the route I’ve been working on, reaching for a thin crimp with my right hand. I manage to stick three fingers on it and slowly move my left foot higher. “Mommy, you’re so high up!” I hear from below. My hips move too far from the wall, my center of gravity shifts, and my fingers slip. But it doesn’t matter. As I sit, hanging from the rope, I’m grinning down at my four-year-old son and my climbing partner of the last decade.
I Quit Climbing to Have Kids. This Gear Helped Me Get Back on the Wall.
1 day ago As I'm sure you'll agree, Delaware has so much to offer. This includes our fresh seafood, stunning beaches, hiking trails, and scenic parks. Although the state is tiny, you might be surprised to learn that it's home to a rare waterfall. To see what I mean, take a drive to Alapocas Run State Park in …
Erick Cedeño’s Mission to Cycle the Forgotten Paths of Some of America’s First Black Bikepackers
Erick Cedeño is an explorer and historian who learns and teaches about history by biking through it. Known as the Bicycle Nomad, Cedeño has retraced many historic routes, including the Underground Railroad route from New Orleans to Niagara Falls. “I was always fascinated by the resilience of people traveling through the Underground Railroad, not knowing how to read a map, but knowing how to navigate through rivers, mountains, and the natural world,” he told me.
Spring Trade Mark Round Up Report 2026
Lewis Silkin are most popular: within Cannabis & Hemp and Law Practice Management topic(s) with Senior Company Executives and HR Building on the insights shared during our recent webinar, we are pleased to present the sixth edition of our Trade Mark Round Up Report, covering important trade mark cases and thought provoking filing practices from 2026.
How the Trust for Public Land Is Rewilding American Schoolyards
Three decades ago, the outdoors-focused nonprofit Trust for Public Land (TPL) was working with a community in Newark, New Jersey, to establish a space for children to play. While the neighborhood didn’t have much available space to turn into a traditional park, there was a school close by. Residents asked TPL whether the schoolyard could be given a natural makeover and then opened to the entire neighborhood outside of regular school hours.
Spring Trade Mark Round Up Report 2026
Building on the insights shared during our recent webinar, we are pleased to present the sixth edition of our Trade Mark Round Up Report, covering important trade mark cases and thought provoking filing practices from 2026. The report covers the latest UK and EU developments, with key-cases on AI-generated watermarks, Brexit and earlier rights, famous-name registrability, brand extension confusion, position marks and plant-based branding.
The New Podcast ‘What to Carry, What to Burn’ Will Change How You See Survival
On May 12, Blair Braverman, a longtime columnist for Outside, launched a new podcast, What to Carry, What to Burn, that explores what we can learn from epic survival tales about overcoming adversity—in the wilderness and in daily life. Braverman is no stranger to survival. As a long-distance dogsledder, she’s spent days and sometimes weeks alone with her dogs in the frozen wilderness. Both her memoir, Welcome to the God Damn Ice Cube, and her novel, Small Game, touch on themes of survival.
Taron Egerton Tells Us What It Was Really Like to Film Netflix’s New Thriller ‘Apex’
In an exclusive interview, the actor opens up about the extreme physical demands of the new movie and how he and Charlize Theron pushed themselves to the limit in the Australian wilderness. (Photo: Courtesy Netflix) Taron Egerton knows range. The Welsh actor got his start as Gary Unwin in the spy franchise Kingsman (from 2014), starred as Elton John in Rocketman (2019), and played the British Olympic ski jumper Eddie Edwards in Eddie the Eagle (2015).
Is Space More Magical than Earth? We Asked Artemis II Astronaut Christina Koch.
On April 10, my family and I sat around the kitchen table, eating tacos and watching a livestream of the four Artemis II astronauts return from their mission around the moon. When the capsule carrying them, which they’d named Integrity, splashed down off the San Diego coast, I felt tears form.
A New HBO Series, ‘The Dark Wizard,’ Examines the Life and Death of Climbing Legend Dean Potter Original
Videos The creators of ‘The Alpinist’ and ‘The Dawn Wall' share the new trailer for their docuseries on the high-stakes life of Dean Potter, a climbing legend who fell to his death at 43 years old. Published March 27, 2026 12:50PM Dean Potter isn’t a name you forget. On May 16, 2015, the famous climber and BASE jumper fell to his death after a wingsuit flight in Yosemite. He was 43 years old. I had just started working for Outside as a news writer and social media manager a couple of weeks earlier.
A New HBO Series, ‘The Dark Wizard,’ Examines the Life and Death of Climbing Legend Dean Potter
From the creators of ‘The Alpinist’ and ‘The Dawn Wall,’ this docuseries explores the high-stakes life of the climbing legend who fell to his death at 43 years old. Watch the exclusive trailer here. Dean Potter isn’t a name you forget. On May 16, 2015, the famous climber and BASE jumper fell to his death after a wingsuit flight in Yosemite. He was 43 years old. I had just started working for Outside as a news writer and social media manager a couple of weeks earlier.
EXCLUSIVE: HBO’s ‘The Dark Wizard’ Reveals the Haunting Story Behind One of the Most Famous Deaths in Extreme Sports
‘Many have tried. Few have succeeded’: Tech, labor brace for years-long war in California SAN FRANCISCO — Tech moguls plotting to shift California’s balance of power are opening their wallets in a high-profile declaration of war on organized labor’s clout. The response from California’s deep-pocketed unions: let’s see what you’ve got. “Whether it’s AI, whether it’s the wealth tax, whether …
A New Study and Accompanying Docuseries Explore How Awe Can Boost Your Brain
It’s about 40 degrees Fahrenheitand my neck aches from staring up at the dark sky for the last hour. My nine-month-old daughter is sleeping on my chest, and my three-year-old son is whining about being cold and bored—and can he please have another s’more? We’re huddled under a sleeping bag on a double campchair while my husband warms up water to make tea on the stove. The dogs are curled up at our feet. Finally, my son, Beckett, beams with excitement.
Listen to the Most Incredible Stories of Women Who Changed Outdoor History
History often overlooks women—especially in an industry like the outdoors, which was dominated by men for so long. But this March, as we celebrate Women’s History Month, let’s revisit the tales of some of the most adventurous women in history. There are pioneering women pilots like Louise Thaden and Ruth Nichols, who participated in air racing in the 1920s and 1930s.
Nowhere To Stand: The CJEU Clarifies When Earlier Rights Must Still Exist In EUIPO Proceedings
Lewis Silkin are most popular: within Cannabis & Hemp topic(s) in United Kingdom The European Court of Justice ("ECJ") has issued an important judgment in EUIPO v Nowhere (Case C-337/22 P), confirming that earlier rights relied upon in trade mark opposition and invalidity proceedings must continue to exist and produce legal effects at the time the EUIPO adopts its decision.
Inside 'Apex’ with Charlize Theron: How She Learned to Climb for Her New Netflix Movie
From ‘Mad Max’ to ‘Atomic Blonde,’ Oscar winner Charlize Theron has built a legacy on punishing physicality. In her new survival thriller ‘Apex,’ she ups the ante as a climber hunted by a human predator, ditching stunt doubles to scale rock barefoot. She opens up about raw feet, the thin line between brave and reckless, and why misery makes for the best movies. Charlize Theron has just placed her right hand on a crimp when her foot slips.
The CJEU Clarifies When Earlier Rights Must Still Exist in EUIPO Proceedings
The European Court of Justice ("ECJ") has issued an important judgment in EUIPO v Nowhere (Case C-337/22 P), confirming that earlier rights relied upon in trade mark opposition and invalidity proceedings must continue to exist and produce legal effects at the time the EUIPO adopts its decision.
Women Rewrote the 2026 Olympics
When a (male) reporter asked the famed freestyle skier Eileen Gu whether her silvers were “two silvers gained or two golds lost,” her response was iconic. After straight-up laughing at his question, the American-born skier, who was competing for China, said: “I’m the most decorated female freeskier in history. I think that’s an answer in and of itself. How do I say this? Winning a medal at the Olympics is a life-changing experience for every athlete.
Conman or Hero: Inside the Podcast About the Fishing Industry’s Most Divisive Figure
Where is the line between good and evil, and when is it OK to break the rules? Those are the questions at the center of a new podcast about a major conman—or is he a hero?—in the New England fishing industry. The newest season of GBH News and PRX’s podcast The Big Dig, “Catching the Codfather,” follows the life and work of fishing tycoon Carlos Rafael, who built a highly successful fishing business before he ran into opposition from the government.
A Love Letter to a True All-Terrain Tire That Doesn’t Punish You on the Highway
I grew up and learned to drive in Minnesota, where icy driveways and several feet of snow weren’t uncommon, and I’ve spent the last decade roaming around the West, driving my fair share of burly jeep roads in all kinds of conditions. I feel confident navigating snowstorms and rough roads, but I know that my skills are really only as good as the tires on my vehicle.
He Did It! Alex Honnold Scaled the Taipei Skyscraper as the World Looked on.
Alex Honnold just became the first person to free solo the 1,667-foot skyscraper Taipei 101 in Taiwan. He climbed without ropes from the ground to the top in one hour, 31 minutes, and 34 seconds and his ascent was streamed live on Netflix. Skyscraper Livewas scheduled to happen on January 23, but it was delayed by one day due to weather, and Honnold completed the endeavor just before 7:45 P.M. M.T. on January 24. At Outside, my team and I watched along with millions of other viewers.
He Did It! Alex Honnold Scaled the Taipei Skyscraper as the World Looked on.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment. Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as he reached the top of the spire of the 508-meter (1,667-foot) tower about 90 minutes after he started. Wearing …
Minnesota's Boundary Waters Face Mining as House Votes to Revoke Protections
The U.S. Senate will decide whether to allow mining near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters after the House voted to revoke a 20-year ban on mineral extraction there this week. This opens a new chapter in a yearslong fight over the fate of one of the United States’s most sensitive wilderness areas.
"We’re an Island of Decency in a Country Being Driven Toward Cruelty."
I grew up in Woodbury, Minnesota, 20 miles east of Minneapolis. Woodbury’s a cushy suburb, with miles of bike paths, cookie-cutter houses, and “safe” neighborhoods with a playground within walking distance of basically every home. It’s comfortably boring in the very best way. This week, ICE unjustly detained a realtor in Woodbury. Ryan Ecklund was headed back from dropping his son off at school when he spotted ICE near a grocery store.
Meet the Polar Guide Taking Will Smith on a Trek Across Antarctica
1 hour ago Welcome to 2026! The new year is a great time to pause, relax and reflect — and start thinking about what you’d like to achieve in the next 12 months. While you’re easing into the new year, get started thinking about where you would like to go on vacation. Perhaps we can help? Best places to go CNN …
Meet the Polar Guide Taking Will Smith on a Trek Across Antarctica
The record-setting polar explorer talks about helping Will Smith film the new docuseries 'Pole to Pole,' rebuilding after injury, and what it really takes to stay sane alone on the ice Richard Parks (left) and Will Smith (right) in Antarctic for the new docuseries 'Pole to Pole' (Photo: Courtesy National Geographic/Freddie Claire) Richard Parks was once a professional rugby player, but after a career-altering injury, he began to pursue polar exploration.
I Interviewed Will Smith About His Upcoming Show
Last week, I went to LA to report on a story for work: Will Smith is coming out with a new docuseries for NatGeo in which he travels to the seven continents over 100 days, going on various adventures. He ice climbs; he bungee jumps; he rappels deep into a cave in the Amazon in search of venomous creatures. Honestly, it’s a good watch. But the most interesting part to me was how candidly he spoke about grappling with the last few years following the 2022 Oscars when he slapped Chris Rock.
EXCLUSIVE: Will Smith’s Hardest Journey Yet Takes Him to the Ends of the Earth
Will Smith is standing on a wall of ice as snow swirls around him. His bright yellow La Sportiva ice climbing boots are kicked into the snow. “Hey Will,” polar athlete Richard Parks shouts from the top of the 300-foot ice wall, “the wind’s picking up.” “Oh my god,” says Smith. “It’s like a fricking hurricane.” The wind grows intense and so does the snow, at some points blowing so much that even Smith’s boots and matching neon jacket become almost invisible.
A Guide To How Trade Marks Work In Formula One®
Abigail Wise I am a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and advise a wide variety of clients on all aspects of UK and international trade mark law and practice. With over 17 years experience both in private practice and in-house, I regularly provide strategic IP advice to clients for the protection and enforcement of trade mark portfolios worldwide.
Sasha DiGiulian Is Stuck in a Tiny Tent on the Side of El Capitan. We Called Her Up.
Rock climber Sasha DiGiulian is no stranger to suffering. She has more than 30 first ascents to her name, trained hard to win the U.S. National Championship three times, and, through bleeding fingers and hailstorms, set a big-wall climbing record on a 2000-foot wall in Spain called Rayu with Brette Harrington and Matilda Söderlund in 2022. But right now, DiGiulian is suffering in a different way.
The Power of Awe
I have a vivid memory from my early years of elementary school when I first remember seeing the northern lights. My childhood best friend and I were at her cabin for the weekend, about three hours north of the Twin Cities in Minnesota, where I grew up. We were lying on our backs on a frozen lake, bundled up from head to toe, and it was cold. The kind of cold you really only know if you live way up north—where the snot freezes in your nostrils with every breath you take.
Wearing Oakley’s Meta Vanguard Glasses Changed How I See Smart Tech
I was kneeling on top of a pile of sand about a mile into a hike at Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes National Park when the familiar feeling of picture FOMO kicked in. My three-year-old and seven-month-old were perched on the ground and had finally stopped moving. Everyone was within a single frame, no one was crying, and I knew I had mere seconds until chaos returned. But my hands were filled with kids’ clothing they’d shed during our hike, and my phone was buried somewhere deep in my pack.
The Wildest Way to Cross Iceland Might Be on Skates
Off-road inline skater Björn Hunger took his wheels to black sand, lava fields, and rough-cut roads. His new film captures the strange magic of the journey. Off-road inline skating has always lived on the fringes, somewhere between endurance sport, backcountry curiosity, and pure childhood joy. But for Björn Hunger, a skater who’s spent more than a decade rolling down dirt tracks and volcanic gravel, it’s become a way to explore wild places.
The Man Who Held His Breath for 24 Minutes
Happy Halloween! I’m keeping this one short and sweet, as it’s the spookiest day of the year, and we’ve got costumes to create and candy to eat. If you only have time to read one story today, let it be the breath-holding profile below by Sean Williams, edited by yours truly. <3 Šobat surfacing with a nose clip visible after a dive in Blue Hole, Dahab, in 2020. Freedivers use nose clips to maintain air pressure in the nasal passage and prevent water from entering the nose.
Autumn Trade Mark Report 2025
Lewis Silkin are most popular: within Intellectual Property, Cannabis & Hemp and Strategy topic(s) in United Kingdom Building on the insights shared during our recent webinar, we are pleased to present the fifth edition of our Trade Mark Round Up Report, covering important trade mark cases and thought provoking filing practices from 2025.
Autumn Trade Mark Report 2025
Building on the insights shared during our recent webinar, we are pleased to present the fifth edition of our Trade Mark Round Up Report, covering important trade mark cases and thought provoking filing practices from 2025.
Saying Goodbye to a Very Good Girl
This week, we said goodbye to the queen, Stella Luna, who picked me at the local shelter more than a decade ago. She was 15, give or take, and tough as nails, the alpha of our little pack, but also silly and sweet, until the very end. When I first brought her home, everyone was afraid of her. She snarled at dogs at the dog park and nipped at anyone who tried to pick her up the wrong way. But I knew, deep down, she was just misunderstood.
What’s Really Happening in America’s National Parks
This fall, RE:PUBLIC and Outside have partnered on a series of on-the-ground reports from iconic parks, where our writers spent the late summer and early fall documenting the real-world effects of budget cuts, staffing shortages, and deferred maintenance across America’s public lands. RE:PUBLIC is a nonprofit journalism initiative that funds and co-publishes deeply reported stories about the future of public lands, working with leading media outlets to bring these issues to a national audience.
Blair Braverman’s 'The Day Leap Soared' Is Inspired by a Real Sled Dog
I’ve had the pleasure of editing Blair’s column—and much of her other work for Outside—for many years. Over that time, we’ve gotten to know each other well, and she’s become a common name in my household.
Show More
loading
Actions
Get in touch with Abigail
Contact Abigail, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack