What is Go Outside?
Go Outside is a newsletter that lives up to its name — it's all about going outside. This newsletter started in 2020 as a pandemic project to help Albertans explore their own backyards. Today, Go Outside’s growing community of subscribers regularly receive advice, stories, trip reports, interviews and other outdoorsy goodness. (Think ⛰️🥾️🌲🎿🚲🏕️ + more.)
Who are you?
We’re Annalise and Cailynn — writers, outdoor enthusiasts and sisters. We’ve been hiking, biking and skiing near Calgary since childhood and continue to be happiest outside. We co-write this newsletter to help more people Go Outside.
Cailynn is a freelance writer and editor whose stories have appeared in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Guardian and The Globe and Mail. Annalise is the co-founder and principal of Champion Communications, and a former daily newspaper journalist.
Why should I subscribe?
Subscribe today and you’ll receive practical tips, thoughtful stories and other outdoorsy goodness in your inbox.
We offer both free and paid subscriptions. While all our content remains free — because we think there are already enough barriers to going outside and we don’t want to create another one — we introduced a paid option in response to reader feedback. Paid subscriptions help sustain our work and ensure Go Outside stays accessible for everyone.
In the media
Go Outside’s Annalise and Cailynn have been interviewed by local, national and international media, sharing their insights on a range of outdoor topics, including:
CTV Calgary, How to best experience Alberta's larch march - before it's over
Calgary Herald, Larch season has arrived in Alberta. Here's how to make the most of it
Canadian Press, Parks Canada says reservation system appears to be meeting 'high demand' for camping
Jasper Local, Wait times down, reservations up: Campsite booking system problems in the past
Toronto Star, Do traffic woes at a gem of the Canadian Rockies signal looming problems at Canada’s national parks?
The Guardian, Alberta fights Canada government over its crowded parks: ‘Like a tailgate party’
Calgary Herald, Land of the larches: Nature lovers gear up for Alberta's golden season
CJSW, The Almanacs, Interview with Annalise
The Globe and Mail, Survival mode: How the pandemic turned us into fierce competitors
PandemicU, Twin Pursuits: How Annalise and Cailynn Klingbeil Discovered a Love for Nature Writing
National Post, Canada's national parks are yours to enjoy (if you can wait online hour after hour)
CBC, Miso soup, Moon Cheese and fig newtons: The best snacks to pack for outdoor winter adventures
What our readers have to say…
“Go Outside is a bright spot in my week.”
“Your style is fresh, authentic, accessible and the content is inspiring.”
“It’s so nice…to realize how many new adventures are waiting out there even after 50 years.”
“I feel more inspired to go explore because of Go Outside.”
“Very informative and your enthusiasm is infectious.”
“Having something fun to do outside in the winter has completely changed the way I inhabit this place.”
