Mattie Schuler

2 weeks ago | denver.diningout.com | Mattie Schuler

Whether craving a post-hike cold brew or looking for a sunny patio to chill with your dog, Boulder’s top coffee shops deliver on summer vibes with refreshing drinks and outdoor seatingGrab an iced latte or cold macha, find a picnic table in the sun or the shade, call some friends, and your summer plans are set. Boulder has a plethora of coffee shops, but we’ve got a list of the best places in town for cooling drinks and seating that is plentiful and with great views of the mountains.

2 weeks ago | mensjournal.com | Mattie Schuler

Backpacker's Pantry Vegetarian Lasagna, Good To-Go Mushroom Risotto, and Pinnacle Foods Chipotle Beef Burrito Bowl are among the best backpacking meals of 2025. Courtesy ImagesIs your jaw tired of gnawing on bags of trail mix? Can’t stomach another greasy meat stick or soggy PB&J? Backpacking and hiking from car campsites is taxing, so you need to refuel properly with meals that are tasty, but also provide enough fat, calories, and carbs to keep you going for days on end.

3 weeks ago | gearjunkie.com | Mattie Schuler

A few years ago, I was on night two of (what was supposed to be) an 8-day solo backpacking trip on the Collegiate Peaks Loop in Colorado. I had set up camp near a high alpine lake, sheltered next to a few trees. I settled in for the night, but was awakened around midnight by heavy footsteps around my camp. A large animal was lapping water from the nearby creek, and I heard a low purr that made my skin crawl.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Mattie Schuler

A few years ago, I was on night two of (what was supposed to be) an 8-day solo backpacking trip on the Collegiate Peaks Loop in Colorado. I had set up camp near a high alpine lake, sheltered next to a few trees. I settled in for the night, but was awakened around midnight by heavy footsteps around my camp. A large animal was lapping water from the nearby creek, and I heard a low purr that made my skin crawl.

2 months ago | gearjunkie.com | Mattie Schuler

I’m not necessarily shy about peeing outside, but there have been many times when I’ve had to trek a long way off a busy trail for some privacy. Rather than simply squatting behind the nearest tree, I’ve ended up tromping over downed logs and squishy, moss-laden ground to find a spot where no one could see. But the GoFly zipper tech from Gnara claims to solve that problem — or, at least, to make it easier for women.