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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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Exploring Lake McDonald Lodge
Lake McDonald Lodge near the west entrance of Glacier National Park is a fantastic base camp to spider out from and explore the park's west side. Before … [Read More...]
Akokala Lake Hiking Guide
About Akokala Lake Trail Trail Highlights – Pristine views, alpine lake, plentiful wildflowers and wildlife. Roundtrip Length – 11.6 miles Elevation Gain – 1,105 feet Peak Elevation – 5,135 feet Parking Lot – Yes Difficulty – Moderate Region – Bowman Lake Availability of Water – Yes Hiking to Akokala Lake The trail to Akokala Lake […]
Avalanche Lake Hiking Guide
About Avalanche Lake Trail Trail Highlights – Pristine alpine lake with spectacular peak views, waterfalls, abundant wildlife Roundtrip Length – 4 miles Elevation Gain – 500 feet Peak Elevation – 3,905 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty — Easy Region – Lake McDonald Availability of Water — No This is an easy trek, with beautiful […]
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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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Vasque Eriksson GTX Backpacking Boots: A First Look at Outdoor Retailer
The new Vasque Eriksson GTX Backpacking Boots debut this year and they’re aiming for that hard-to-achieve perfect balance of casual comfort and tough-as-nails performance. I got to see the Eriksson GTX boots at this year’s Winter Outdoor Retailer in January, but you won’t be able to get your hands on (or feet in) a pair […]
Grizzly Encounters in Glacier National Park
In August of 2008 my hiking partner spotted a grizzly while we were on the Grinnell Glacier trail in Glacier National Park, just below a waterfall that
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 […]
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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
