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Hydro Flasks: An Ideal Solution for Day Trips
Meet the Hydro Flask When going on a hiking or backpacking trip, having tasty food and beverages out on the trail can make a big difference. From water to … [Read More...]
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Cobalt Lake Hiking Guide
About Cobalt Lake Trail Trail Highlights -- Lake views, mountain vistas, waterfalls, and alpine flora Roundtrip Length -- 12 miles Elevation … [Read More...]
Mount Brown Lookout Hiking Guide
About Mount Brown Lookout Trail Trail Highlights – Mind-blowing views, plentiful wildlife, cascading waterfalls. Roundtrip Length – 10.1 miles Elevation Gain – 4,250 feet Peak Elevation – 7,487 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty – Strenuous Region – Lake McDonald Availability of Water – No As you can see by the elevation gain on […]
Gunsight Pass Hiking Guide
About Gunsight Pass Trail Trail Highlights -Spectacular alpine hiking, lakes, glaciers, lush meadows, abundant wildlife Roundtrip Length – 19 miles Elevation Gain – 5,260 feet Peak Elevation – 7,050 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty – Moderate Region – Logan Pass Availability of Water – Yes Gunsight Pass Trail is one of the most popular […]
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Hydro Flasks: An Ideal Solution for Day Trips
Meet the Hydro Flask When going on a hiking or backpacking trip, having tasty food and beverages out on the trail can make a big difference. From water to coffee to meals, having nourishment that tastes good can be just as important as the nutritional value that it provides. Nobody likes hot water, cold coffee, […]
The Best 4-Person Tents of 2015
Best 4-Person Tents of 2015 While we’ve already covered the best 2-person tents of 2015, we recognize that many of our readers like to camping with a larger crowd. Whether you’re planning on camping with your family or just a couple of buddies, there are many situations in which a 4-person tent is more suitable […]
Monster Fire Forces Evacuations in Glacier National Park
Reynolds Creek Fire Erupts in Glacier National Park Last month, we wrote about a fire that was threatening Glacier National Park. That fire, the Glacier Rim Fire, covered only about 100 acres before being extinguished in a timely manner, and no damage was done to the park itself. The park is not so lucky this time […]
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S'Mores Campfire Kit: Traditional Desserts with a Healthy, Modern Twist
What’s a camping trip without s’mores? I’ll tell you: not a very memorable one. The creative folks at DreamDreamDream, a Portland-based institute of inventors, agree. Their latest project is the S’mores Campfire Kit and it’s just as magical as it sounds. The S’Mores Campfire Kit provides you with everything you need to enjoy the delicious […]
Smartwool Socks Review
Throughout my hiking career, I have tried Under Armour, Patagonia, Wigwam, & Smartwool socks — basically, any brand of merino wool socks out there, I have hiked and skied in. The end result? Smartwool makes the world’s softest socks. And I don’t mean for just hiking. I wear my wool socks 365 days a year […]
Pocket-Size Survival Gear That Could Save Your Life
I first got to thinking about pocket-sized outdoor gear when working on the Survival Gear For A House Haunting. The article featured two impressive pieces of gear that fit in your pocket but included some important emergency tools. The first product was the VSSL Outdoor Utility Flashlight, flashlight small enough to fit in your pocket […]
Latest Visitor Contributions
Kootenay National Park: Wrong Place, Wrong Time
This is a story shared by one of our readers who did not leave his/her name. Thank you for your contribution! On Monday, September 16th 2013, we pulled into the parking lot by the kindersley/sinclair loop trail head. A couple from Montreal asked if they could hike with my buddy and I. We agreed, introduced […]
Living in Polebridge Montana – 1967-1968
Ever wonder what Polebridge, Montana was like in the late 60s? Steve O’Malley lived and worked there from 1967-68. These are his memories & experiences. It’s quite a lovely story, full of amazing anecdotes. I hope you enjoy! I was born in Long Beach California January 4, 1949. There was a very rare snow storm in Southern […]
Hiking Hidden Lake Trail in Glacier National Park: Photos & Videos
Hiking Hidden Lake trail in Glacier National Park is an easy afternoon adventure. Read & view user submitted photos & stories from their Hidden Lake hikes
