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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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Akokala Lake Hiking Guide
About Akokala Lake Trail Trail Highlights - Pristine views, alpine lake, plentiful wildflowers and wildlife. Roundtrip Length - 11.6 miles Elevation … [Read More...]
Ptarmigan Tunnel Hiking Guide
About Ptramigan Tunnel Trail Trail Highlights – Glittering alpine lakes, towering peaks, lush meadows and plenty of wildlife, including moose Roundtrip Length – 10.7 miles Elevation Gain — 2,300 feet Peak Elevation – 7,255 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty — Strenuous Region – Many Glacier Availability of Water — Yes Although strenuous, this is […]
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 […]
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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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Cotopaxi Wants to Save the World with Outdoor Gear, and You Can Help
Cotopaxi – Gear for Good You’ve already heard of brands like Tom’s Shoes and Warby Parker Glasses that promote good causes while selling quality, popular products. Well, now the outdoor industry has its own feel-good retailer, Cotopaxi, who just finished raising $6.5 million in Series A venture capital funding to launch their brand of socially […]
How To Make Dry Soup Trendy: Put A Patagonia Tag On It
Leave it to Patagonia to give dry camping soup mix a makeover that transforms it from a bland meal into a delicious and hip dining experience. The dry soup mix of the past was made of highly processed broth (probably infused with MSG), questionable meat and vegetables dehydrated to such a point that it is […]
Jetboil Flash Cooking System Review
The Jetboil Flash Cooking System is one killer backpacking stove. It compacts down into barely anything, so it eats into no pack room. Plus, this bad boy can boil 2 cups of water in under 2 minutes! A feat few stoves can attest to. Below you’ll find video reviews of the Jetboil Flash Cooking System. […]
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
