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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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Swiftcurrent Pass Hiking Guide
About Swiftcurrent Pass Trail Trail Highlights - Crystalline alpine lakes, lush meadows strewn with wildflowers, gorgeous views of the … [Read More...]
Exploring Logan Pass
If Glacier National Park is the ‘Crown of the Continent’, Logan Pass is it’s most illustrious jewel. Located on the Continental Divide at 6,646 feet, it’s Visitors Center is the highest point on Going To The Sun Road. From this vantage point, two million visitors a year: Everything You Need to Know About Logan Pass […]
Hidden Lake Hiking Guide
About Hidden Lake Trail Trail Highlights – Open meadows, spectacular views, crystalline alpine lake, plentiful wildflowers and wildlife Roundtrip Length – 6 miles Elevation Gain – 540 feet Peak Elevation – 7,152 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty — Easy Region – Logan Pass Availability of Water – Yes Hidden Lake is an extremely 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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Five Ten Anasazi Review
The Five Ten Anasazi is a staple climbing shoe from Five Ten that has been around for ages. The old saying, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, certainly applies here as climbers from all over the world love these. Below are video reviews of the Five Ten Anasazi by people who have owned and […]
Our Grizzly Bear Encounter While Hiking Avalanche Lake in Glacier
My wife and I were staying in East Glacier, finishing our vacation the next day so we decided on one more hike on June 28. Going to the Sun Road was
Meet Fogo – The All-in-One Adventure Tool
You can put the word “smart” before nearly anything these days: smartphones, smartwatches, smartwool, and so forth. But have you ever heard of a smart flashlight? Thanks to the Kickstarter-funded Fogo flashlight, this is now a thing. If you’re a little dubious about the concept of an intelligent flashlight, we don’t blame you. But the […]
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
