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Sierra Shafer

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Covers:  skiing + skiers, gear, climate change, environmental policy
Lightning strike survivor, charcuterie lover, and après advocate. Editorial Director of @skimagazine @backpackermag @climbingmagazine.

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My Dream Grand Canyon River Trip Did Not Go As Planned. Neither Does Life.

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By Sierra Shafer Verified
| Outside Magazine Verified
I have dreamed of rafting the Colorado River through the length of the Grand Canyon for as long as I can remember. My parents met on a river trip on the Rio Grande and raised my brother and me on a healthy diet of skiing, backpacking, and weekends paddling or kayaking alpine lakes and streams of the Colorado Rockies. Ending up on a whitewater trip through the Grand Canyon always seemed inevitable. This past May, I finally got my chance.
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The Unexpected Lessons I Learned When My Dream Grand Canyon River Trip Went Sideways

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By Sierra Shafer Verified
| Flipboard
Just Outside Seattle Is A Pretty Crystal-Clear Lake Park With Swimming, Fishing, And Boating Scenic landscapes and access to outdoor adventure abound in the state of Washington. That is true even within the state's largest metro area. One such example is Lake Meridian Park in the Seattle suburb of Kent. Although this park is a mere two dozen miles from downtown Seattle, it sits along the …
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The Best Water Shoes and Sandals for a River Trip

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By Sierra Shafer Verified
| Outside Magazine Verified
Table of Contents •At a Glance•The Reviews•How to Choose Water Shoes The best water shoe depends on the river you’re floating. A hot, sunny desert trip through the Grand Canyon calls for something different than a chilly trip down Oregon’s Rogue River. Some rivers include long side hikes over rocky terrain. Others are all about rowing, fishing, and relaxing at camp. But every river trip has one thing in common: your feet need protection, whether they’re wet or dry.
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