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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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Mount Brown Lookout Hiking Guide
About Mount Brown Lookout Trail Trail Highlights - Mind-blowing views, plentiful wildlife, cascading waterfalls. Roundtrip Length - 10.1 … [Read More...]
Trout Lake Hiking Guide
About Trout Lake Trail Trail Highlights – Pristine alpine lake with trout fishing, towering peak views, wildflowers, plentiful wildlife Roundtrip Length – 3.7 miles Elevation Gain – 2,000 feet Peak Elevation – 2,000 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty — Moderate Region – Lake McDonald Availability of Water — No The 3.7 mile hike to […]
Medicine Grizzly Lake Hiking Guide
Medicine Grizzly Lake Trail Trail Highlights — Lake views, mountain vistas, alpine flora, and possible wolf and grizzly sightings Roundtrip Length — 12 miles Elevation Gain — 625 feet Peak Elevation — 5,650 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty — Easy Region — Two Medicine Availability of Water — Yes The name of the […]
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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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Outdoor Research's Helium Hybrid Jacket is a Game Changer
Wind shell jackets usually offer great protection in the spring and summer months when storms threaten to roll in and disrupt your hiking or jogging. The problem is that they generally aren’t so good at walking the oh-so-fine line between waterproof and breathable, oftentimes sacrificing one for the other. Which can certainly be uncomfortable for […]
Cracker Lake Hiking Guide
About Cracker Lake Trail Trail Highlights – Pristine, milky, turquoise-colored alpine lake, towering peak views, wildflowers, plentiful wildlife Roundtrip Length – 12.6 miles Elevation Gain – 1,400 feet Peak Elevation – 6,035 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty — Strenuous Region – Many Glacier Availability of Water — Yes While much of this trail […]
5 Best Backpacking Flashlights
One of the essentials that you should always have on a backpacking trip is a quality flashlight. If, god forbid, something goes wrong in the backcountry, a flashlight can literally be a lifesaving item. Even if you don’t find yourself in a dire, life-and-death situation (and hopefully you never do), a good flashlight is a […]
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
