About The Open Mile
Every adventure begins with a single mile.

About
The Open Mile is an online magazine with a focus on the outdoors. Offering expertise on a wide range of topics including overlanding, budget rig builds, mountain biking, camping, trail guides & more. The goal is remembering our journey is just as important as the destination.



Big Bear
A Small But Welcoming Mountain Town

Jackson Lake
Escaping the Putrid Socal Heat
Our Mission
At The Open Mile we don’t believe in spending your life savings just to journey our home planet. No matter what part of the world you live in, we encourage people to explore and believe that adventure doesn’t require expensive equipment. From beginners to experts, Earth is equally all of ours.


What You’ll Find Here
Indulge on stories of all shapes and sizes. From adventure stories, overlanding, trail guides, mountain biking, photography, rig builds, remote exploration and much more; join us on a journey of a lifetime.
Our Philosophy
Many explorers focus on the destination like it’s the only meaningful piece of the trip. At The Open Mile, we believe the journey matters more than the destination. Not just the journey beginning of the first mile from home. But the journey of using what you already own. The journey of instilling the courage in yourself just get outside and do it.

Meet the Author

Brandon Smith
Founder
The Open Mile is created by Brandon, an outdoor enthusiast, web designer, photographer, mountain biker, bike mechanic and lifelong vehicle builder.
