Best Backpacking Tents
Backpacking tents are designed to be ultralight, easy to pitch and have large enough vestibules for … [Continue Reading]
Glacier National Park Lodging
Glacier National Park Lodging options are endless, so determining the most ideal for your family … [Continue Reading]
Best Hiking Poles
Don't destroy your knees - purchase hiking poles. Trekking pole reviews, disadvantages, benefits, … [Continue Reading]
Weekend Warrior Wednesday – March 5th
Warriors, unite! This week we're taking a trip to Tasmania, then heading back to the Catskills, with … [Continue Reading]
Latest Gear Reviews

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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Hidden Lake Hiking Guide
About Hidden Lake Trail Trail Highlights - Open meadows, spectacular views, crystalline alpine lake, plentiful wildflowers and wildlife … [Read More...]

Scenic Point Hiking Guide
About Scenic Point Trail Trail Highlights — Waterfalls, valley views, mountain tundra, lake vista, white forest, and amazing panoramic sightseeing Roundtrip Length — 6.2 miles Elevation Gain — 2,242 feet Peak Elevation — 7,522 feet Parking Lot — Large, but often crowded Difficulty — Moderate Region — Two Medicine Availability of Water — Yes Two […]

Snyder Lake Hiking Guide
About Snyder Lake Trail Length – 8.7 miles Elevation Gain – 2,147 feet Peak Elevation – 5,247 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty – Strenuous Region – Lake McDonald Availability of Water – Not until the lake The Snyder Lake hike begins at the Sperry Chalet Trail located across the road from Lake McDonald […]
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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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Sleep Like a Baby this Summer with the Klymit Static V Sleeping Pad
If you’re on an extended backpacking trip, few things are more important for your well-being than getting a good night’s sleep in the outdoors. If you want to keep your energy levels up so that you can keep charging hard day after day, you need to be well-rested and able to sleep comfortably in a […]

Petzl Elia Climbing Helmet
The Petzl Elia climbing helmet is a women’s specific helmet that does everything you’d expect a climbing helmet to do: It protects your head, is breathable and comfortable. And thanks to the Omega patented headband system, you can easily adjust for as precise a fit as necessary. Below is a video testimonial from Nancy Kole. […]

Get Ready For Winter: Best Seven Low-Temp Sleeping Bags
When it comes to camping, the sleeping bag is maybe the most important piece of gear. Definitely in the top three. This is especially true for winter camping, when choosing the wrong bag has some very uncomfortable — sometimes even dangerous — consequences. There have been some incredible advancements in sleeping bags over the past […]
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










