Whether you’re interested in learning more about Washington’s mountaineering tradition or looking for inspiration to start exploring the Cascade Alpine, you’ll find Washington’s Highest Mountains a great addition to your library. Perhaps it will even inspire you to build your mountaineering skills and join the ranks of the elite few who have completed the Top 100.
The pocket knife is not just a tool for backpackers and outdoorsman but something far more innate. From that first exhilarating moment we hold our own pocket knife to the way we absentmindedly swipe it off the dresser before leaving for work, the pocket knife can be as routine an item as wallets and keys and perhaps just as essential to getting through the day. The ultra light 27 gram G-Series Baledo pocket knife has been my go-to knife for several months now and, like a good pocket knife should be, it is simple, solid, and sharp.
If you live in Washington, don’t take off into the mountains without the Green Trails Map of the area. It can get you to the trail, keep you on it, and teach you to identify the landmarks around you and your position. I have a stack of them, and I’ll often pick a trail or peak off one of them at random to explore. A great way to study an area before heading out. For a compass I have the Silva Ranger. On most outings I find the compass to be more of a toy than a necessity but I’d also never want to get lost without one.
The Coffey Chair from Rambling Raven Designs, Ltd has been designed to be “The True Backpackers Chair.” While the Coffey Chair lives up to its[Read More…]
The Alite Mayfly Chair is comfortable, easy to set up, and versatile. I’ve had the Mayfly since early spring and it has served as a belay chair at the crag, a standard camping chair, a lawn chair at a bluegrass show and even as extra seating around the house when we have guests.
My new goal was to reach the boulders before dark and find a nice granite perch to watch the sunset. What a gorgeous area! The view of Mount Index was phenomenal and just kept getting better as I gained elevation. The air was crisp but the sun and a steady pace had me sweating and breathing hard.
On May 1, 1963 Seattle native Jim Whittaker became the first American to stand on top of the world. Three weeks later, on May 22, Tom[Read More…]
Day 2 at Outdoor Retailer 2013 has come and gone and it was a busy one. We were able to meet with a lot of the awesome people behind our favorite brands and got a sneak a peek at some of their newest gear. It’s been a fun couple of days so far and we’re looking forward to more today! Check back in for more photos and thoughts from our SBM operatives on the floor, and for our final farewell post from Outdoor Retailer 2013!
The New Primal’s Grass-Fed Beef Jerky and their signature Trail Packs, which come in three dried fruit, jerky and fresh nut combinations, are a delicious, on-the-go snack for anyone looking to cut all the processed garbage out of their favorite trail foods.
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