Doug Schnitzspahn

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Editor-in-Chief at Elevation Outdoors Magazine

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Articles

The Goods: Celebrating the Classics

2 weeks ago | blueridgeoutdoors.com | Doug Schnitzspahn

Battenkill Reel and Graphite RodsIn 1995: Fly fishing was hot in the mid-90s thanks in a big part to the 1992 film A River Runs Through It, which starred Brad Pitt and sent aspiring anglers to freshwater streams across the nation. Orvis was there with both the reliable click-and-pawl Battenkill reel and sensitive graphite rods.
2025 Peak Gear Awards

1 month ago | blueridgeoutdoors.com | Doug Schnitzspahn

RedingtonEDC 9-foot 5# Fly Rod$330; redington.comWhy It Won: Redington’s new series of “Everyday Carry” (EDC) rods, which include 4–8-weights, felt sweet and responsive on the river. That performance is thanks to a nano resin that gives the rod strength and suppleness, making it a worthy tool both for gently presenting dries and fighting that big hog. For the most versatility, we choose the 9-foot, 5-weight rod, which is perfect for trout on Blue Ridge streams.
100 Years of the Appalachian Trail

2 months ago | aarp.org | Doug Schnitzspahn

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In 1921, forester Benton MacKaye had a vision: to build and connect existing trails, creating a footpath that would traverse the extent of the Appalachian Mountains. March 1925 is considered the official birth of the Appalachian Trail, with the founding of what is now called the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC).
Winter Gift Guide

Nov 28, 2024 | blueridgeoutdoors.com | Doug Schnitzspahn

CFX5 45LWe wager this cooler is better than your home fridge and it’s the dream gift for that glamping freak in your life. Plug it into a generator or Dometic batteries and you can enjoy the refrigeration and freezing power down to -7 Fahrenheit, with the ability to create dual cooling zones and adjust temperature via the Dometic app.
Breathe Deep: Skiing is a Sport of the Lungs

Nov 21, 2024 | elevationoutdoors.com | Doug Schnitzspahn

Mention Eldora’s Nordic trails to anyone who has skied on them and you will get the same reaction—they go straight uphill. This is true and it’s exactly why I like skate skiing at my local hill so much. These trails get your heart rate up from the first few pole plants and they don’t let up from there.
The Big Resort Gear Roundup

Oct 25, 2024 | elevationoutdoors.com | Doug Schnitzspahn

Maverick 105 CTIHere’s the perfect ski for big-mountain hard chargers. With dimensions of 136/105/125 in a 191 cm length, this brand-new iteration of a tried-and-true legend features a wood core that gives the boards plenty of supple pop—plus more wood and less fiberglass and glue mean it’s more eco-friendly. Meanwhile, carbon and titanal (Atomic’s CTI technology) reinforce it with the backbone to really lay into a turn.
A New Film Highlights the Life of Jackson Hole's Snowmakers Elevation Outdoors Magazine

Oct 24, 2024 | elevationoutdoors.com | Doug Schnitzspahn

Becoming a snowmaker is not a job you just do for the free pass. This is a lifestyle. It’s work to be done with pride, and it’s essential since you are creating the surface for all those skiers and riders to enjoy—in essence, you make the mountain. And no resort takes more pride in the legend of its mountain than Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR). Here, the groomers are legends.
Lord of the Ring Road

Aug 20, 2024 | elevationoutdoors.com | Doug Schnitzspahn

Iceland stopped being a secret getaway years before Ben Stiller skateboarded down its highways in the Secret Life of Walter Mitty. In fact, the island nation pushed for more tourists back in 2008 when the financial crisis hit hard in a nation that had staked a lot of its economy on the banking industry.
Your Way on the Highway

Aug 15, 2024 | elevationoutdoors.com | Doug Schnitzspahn

GregoryAlpaca Gear OrganizationIf you are like us you have—well—too much gear. Enter Gregory to help with a car camping gear organization system that draws on the pack brand’s long years of experience putting a lot in a small space. Including hard gear boxes, collapsible totes, a wagon, and duffels, the system helps you have everything ready to go in your garage when you need it—and stay organized at camp.
Roadside Attractions

Jul 17, 2024 | elevationoutdoors.com | Doug Schnitzspahn

Sure, you are hitting the road to find spots to hike, bike, camp, run, climb, paddle, fish, and find adventure in the outdoors this summer—but there are plenty of reasons to stop and check out these wonderful, sometimes weird, spots along the way.