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]
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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...]

Exploring Many Glacier Lodge
Glacier National Park, Montana Many Glacier Lodge and Hotel in Glacier National Park provides iconoclastic imagery of Glacier National Park. Located on Swiftcurrent Lake, a myriad web of trails weave together and branch off from Many Glacier Lodge, providing some of the best Glacier National Park hiking opportunities. Before beginning, please keep in mind […]

Lake McDonald Trail Hiking Guide
About Lake McDonald Trail Highlights – Mind-blowing turquoise lake surrounded by towering peaks. Round Trip Length – 14 miles Water Availability – Yes Difficulty – Easy Region – Lake McDonald Parking Lot – Yes A trip to Lake McDonald is a must for anyone visiting Glacier National Park. It’s the largest lake in the park […]
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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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Finding a Hiking Partner in Glacier National Park
Hi – Are there hikes in Glacier National Park that you can sign up for with groups? I’m traveling to Glacier National Park on my own and want to do day

Weekend Warrior Wednesday – February 5th
Warriors, unite! From Scotland to Bali, Banff to Bend, and the Moray Coast as well, warriors from around the globe were shifting into high gear this past weekend, tackling ice falls, mountains, blizzards and acrobatics. Check out the five photos below and then hit up the links to their blogs for even more awesome pics […]

Sierra Designs Tensegrity 1 Elite – The Ultimate Lightweight Backpacking Tent
I’ve been writing a lot about backpacking tents lately, and while I’ve already covered some of the more affordable options out there, sometimes a product comes along that simply justifies a higher cost because of its quality. The Sierra Designs Tensegrity 1 Elite is one such product. This tent is a legitimate game-changer in the world […]
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