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Moderate Peaks for Your First Time in the High Sierra

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Hunting Shape: Training for a Successful Season

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Enjoying Your Fish for Months: How to Safely Freeze, Can, or Dry your fish

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A Beginner’s Guide to Sleeping Bag Care

September 1, 2022February 7, 2023Outdoor Adventure, Stories Mary Beth Skylis Leave a Comment on A Beginner’s Guide to Sleeping Bag Care

A sleeping bag is one of the most important pieces of gear that an adventurer can have.

50 Trail Runs of North America

August 31, 2022September 30, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories Sam Chaneles Leave a Comment on 50 Trail Runs of North America

The routes mentioned in this list are a great sampler of terrain across North America, from high alpine meadows to dense forests to rocky ridgelines.

Your Local Retail Shop: Mountain Supply

August 30, 2022September 27, 2022Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Industry, Stories, Uncategorized Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Your Local Retail Shop: Mountain Supply

If you're in Bend, OR, add Mountain Supply to your list. Not only do they have all of the outdoor gear you need, they also support PCT thru hikers!

ProView – Hikers Brew Coffee

August 29, 2022March 13, 2024Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Hikers Brew, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Snow Brenna Fletcher Leave a Comment on ProView – Hikers Brew Coffee

These Venture Pouches are perfect for taking on the go because the pouches are pretty durable.  They are packed full of ground coffee, so they don’t bend or rip while traveling.

How to Care for Your Feet While Backpacking

August 26, 2022September 7, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories Mary Beth Skylis 2 Comments on How to Care for Your Feet While Backpacking

The best way to protect your feet from wear and tear is by taking preventative action against blisters and other unfortunate foot ailments.

ProView – Astral PFD Sandal

August 24, 2022August 17, 2022Astral, ProView Gear Reviews, Water Zach Mabry 2 Comments on ProView – Astral PFD Sandal

I’ve been guiding whitewater for 20 years and have used many different types of footwear from shoes to sandals and these are the best all-around whitewater sandals.

ProView – Zeal Optics Caddis

August 22, 2022August 17, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Zeal Optics Forrest Stavish Leave a Comment on ProView – Zeal Optics Caddis

They are excellent for spotting fish in the creek and perform well when speeding downhill on the gnarliest mountain bike trails.

ProView – Gregory Baltoro 75

August 19, 2022September 21, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Gregory, ProView Gear Reviews Neill Pieper Leave a Comment on ProView – Gregory Baltoro 75

The Baltoro 75 is the ultimate long-haul or basecamp backpacking pack

ProView – Zeal Optics Magnolia

August 17, 2022August 17, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Zeal Optics Michelle Beadle Leave a Comment on ProView – Zeal Optics Magnolia

To say I am impressed with the Zeal Magnolia sunglasses is an understatement. This means a lot coming from someone who does not enjoy wearing sunglasses.

Road Trip Checklist for You and Your Adventure Partner

August 16, 2022September 2, 2022Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Road Trip Checklist for You and Your Adventure Partner

Here’s a checklist you and your potential summer adventure partner should go through before you decide to spend the summer together. 

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