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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...]
Mount Brown Lookout Hiking Guide
About Mount Brown Lookout Trail Trail Highlights – Mind-blowing views, plentiful wildlife, cascading waterfalls. Roundtrip Length – 10.1 miles Elevation Gain – 4,250 feet Peak Elevation – 7,487 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty – Strenuous Region – Lake McDonald Availability of Water – No As you can see by the elevation gain on […]
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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What is the best time to visit Glacier National Park?
We are considering a trip to Glacier and really want to see lots of wildlife, especially grizzly bears. We’ve been to Yellowstone several times in the
Gunsight Trail Photo Tour: Glacier's Most Beautiful Trail
Hiking in Glacier National Park is an experience like no other – Take a photo guided tour of Gunsight Pass, one of the best Glacier National Park hiking trails. Gunsight Trail is perhaps one of the most beautiful hikes in the park. For me personally, it was also one of the most dangerous–but that was […]
Berghaus VapourLight Hyper Smock 2.0: The World’s Lightest Waterproof Jacket
Berghaus VapourLight Hyper Smock 2.0 If you’re heading out into the backcountry this summer and want to be equipped for the elements in the least burdensome way possible, the Berghaus VapourLight Hyper Smock 2.0 is here to change your entire conception of what it means for a jacket to be lightweight. The Berghaus VapourLight Hyper Smock 2.0 […]
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
