Whenever I’m asked why I picked Pinedale and the Great Outdoor Shop, I tell them two things: 1) it’s far away from Georgia, and 2) the Wind River Range. Since I started climbing three years ago, climbing big mountains have … Read More

The Farrand family moved to Pinedale, Wyoming from Palo Alto, California in 1997. Quinn was two when they made the 1000 mile trek. From that point onward, life climbed steadily uphill. Quinn has skied and occasionally raced since she was … Read More

Laura is a dedicated backpacker who likes to cover a lot of miles in a small amount of time. When she isn’t hitting the trails, she can be found dangling off a rock on climbing days, stretching it all out … Read More

Josh is a machine. For him, a day out usually involves huge distances, huge elevations, or both. Whether climbing, backpacking, flyfishing, snowboarding, or ice climbing, he is determined to make the most out of each outing, and is happy in … Read More