Sustaining the Future of Fish
Apart from wanting fish (and all other species) to persevere for generations to come, they are an integral part of the food chain.
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How to Make the Most of Your Harvest and the Ethics of Meat Eating
As if deciding what to have for dinner wasn’t difficult enough, many of us are now facing ethical dilemmas when choosing our food sources.
Climbing Anchors 101
In this guide you will learn the basic principles behind climbing anchors and the more common ways to create climbing anchors
What is Dew? And Why Should I Pay Attention to It?
Dew is a natural phenomenon through which vapors condense to liquid. Most often, this involves water vapor condensing into liquid water, often on surfaces such as leaves and garments.
From Hiking to Mountaineering: Making the Jump
Mountaineering is an extension of hiking, backpacking, and basic backcountry skills. It takes fundamental skills, such as reading a map or following a developed path, and pushes them into more varied terrain.
So You Want to Climb Mount Rainier?
Mount Rainier is a 14,000ft tall stratovolcano that has great climbs for anyone!
So You Want to Start Mountain Biking?
Mountain biking is riding a bicycle on natural surfaces, such as dirt, rocks, and roots. It requires a blend of physical fitness, technical skill, and creativity to ride.
Carabiners 101
Ultimately, all properly certified carabiners can get the job done, but some are better in specific scenarios. But maybe next time you are at the gear store or browsing the web, you can put some more thought into these little…
What is ‘Corn’ Snow?
There is a cult-like following of skiers in the Pacific Northwest that are devoted to skiing ‘corn’ snow in the spring and summertime, long after many others have put their skis away for the year. What’s the deal? What is…
A Physical Therapist’s Guide to Injury Prevention for Backcountry Skiing
A solid strength and conditioning program should be an integral part of an athlete’s regimen when out in the field whether that’s a soccer field or shooting down a couloir.