The 13 best hut-to-hut hikes in the world, a zero waste travel kit, and an easy shredded BBQ chicken recipe.

Plus: Vote for the best trail sign, learn how to care for your climbing ropes, and enjoy the official Tour de France guide.

View in browser What's New This Week Vote on the best trail signs with a new contest from Trailforks, watch as a mountaineer brings outdoor education back to urban youth in his home community, and check out your weekly astrology forecast. The 13 Best Hut-to-Hut Hikes in the World While the U.S. has several well-known and well-regarded hut systems, some trekking systems abroad are worth traveling for. Here are the most stunning, with accommodations that range from rustic guesthouses run by locals to high-altitude refugios to backcountry bunkhouses set amid scenery that will soothe your soul. Explore 13 bucket-list-worthy escapes ⇢   'More Bikes on the Rack:' Sarah Sturm Brings Michaela Thompson Onto the Team A pro gravel racer is showing a 20-year-old mountain biker what a career in off-road endurance might look like. Read more ⇢ Just a Kid From Baltimore When a mountaineering expedition goes wrong, Evan Gill begins to grapple with the state of his distressed hometown of Baltimore. Uncover Evan's journey from being in the inner city to making mountaineering history—and how he is bringing outdoor education back to urban youth in his home community. Stream anytime* ⇢ *Available only in US and Canada Get the Official Tour de France Guide From the Basque Country to the Champs-Élysées, every stage of this year's Tour de France has a story. Get the inside line with the official Tour de France Race Guide from Velo, loaded with stage-by-stage insights for every summit finish, sprint, and can't-miss moment.   Allez! Allez! Allez! The limited-edition print guide is out now, don't miss it. Buy today ⇢     Meet Our All-Star Lineup of Judges & Enter by July 1 to Save! Want to get your snowsports films and photos in front of Academy Award-winning film director Jimmy Chin, professional skier and filmmaker Lynsey Dyer, photographer Chase Jarvis, and more? This prestigious judging panel for the Outside Awards will decide who takes home the prize money (there's $40,000 on the line!) so enter now. Entry fee goes up on July 1. Enter the Outside Awards ⇢     Gaia GPS Advanced Whether you're just getting started with the Gaia GPS app, or you're looking to use more of its advanced tools, this 7-part course is designed to help you quickly hone your skills. From downloading maps and rerouting on the fly, to creating custom maps, Gaia expert Abby Levene shows you step-by-step how to use some of the most helpful features of this mapping tool. Let's go ⇢ More to Explore   Travelers generate a massive amount of waste. You can help change that with these smart and easy tips for your travel day. Build your own zero waste travel kit ⇢  There's a letting go of illusions and a leaning into the truth behind our perceptions and patterns. Your weekly astrology forecast ⇢ This shredded BBQ chicken recipe is so easy it'll become your cookout staple. Get the recipe for Instant Pot pulled BBQ chicken with coleslaw ⇢ Learn how to care for and extend the life of the most important piece of climbing equipment. Your complete rope care guide ⇢ Trailforks Best Trail Sign Contest Get your entries in for our Best Trail Sign Contest! We're giving away $800 in Trail Karma to the top 3 winners, so hit the trails, snap a pic, and vote on your favorites for a chance to win. We're loving all the submissions so far—keep 'em coming! Enter or vote today ⇢ You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Outside Happenings, which is part of the Outside Network.   Outside | 1600 Pearl Street | Boulder, CO, 80302 Unsubscribe Manage Preferences