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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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Piegan Pass Hiking Guide
About Piegan Pass Trail Trail Highlights - Spectacular mountain and glacier views, plentiful wildlife, including mountain goats and … [Read More...]
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 […]
Numa Ridge Lookout Hiking Guide
About Numa Ridge Lookout Trail Trail Highlights – Spectacular view of Bowman Lake, plentiful wildflowers and wildlife. Roundtrip Length – 12 miles Elevation Gain – 2,930 feet Peak Elevation – 6,960 feet Parking Lot – Yes Difficulty – Strenuous Region – Bowman Lake Availability of Water – No Hiking to Numa Ridge Lookout Begin your […]
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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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Listen to Your Heart with Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless Earbuds
Many outdoor enthusiasts like to bring some music along during their journeys. Many outdoor enthusiasts like to keep notes on important biometric statistics like their heart rate and VO2 max. But very, very few people own a piece of technology that can do all of these things. Now you can. The Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless Earbuds are […]
The North Face's Mountain Athletics Training Program Will Get You in Gear
The North Face once again proves it’s the go-to destination for professional and amateur athletes around the globe with its new Mountain Athletics online training program. Going it alone can be tough. No matter what your goal may be, when you face the hurdles in your path with no one by your side to cheer […]
Glacier National Park’s InstaMeets Grow in Popularity
Glacier National Park’s “InstaMeets” are a Big Hit In this day and age, even the most natural and rural settings have come to embrace the advent of technology, and in particular, social media. Glacier National Park is no different. As the park continues to attract record numbers of visitors this summer – including many younger, […]
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
