Post Tagged with: "Hiking"

7 Survival Items Every Backpacker Needs

7 Survival Items Every Backpacker Needs

You’re heading out for a long weekend backpacking trip. You have food, shelter, water purification, and extra layers. You’re prepared for anything right? But what[Read More…]

by April 30, 2014 0 comments Gear, Skills
South Fork Skokomish River Trail

South Fork Skokomish River Trail

With the mountains still under a frozen snow and spring avalanche dangers in the red, hikers and backpackers often find themselves looking for an alternate[Read More…]

by April 28, 2014 0 comments Trails
PAPAGO GoWatch 770 Review

PAPAGO GoWatch 770 Review

The PAPAGO GoWatch 770, a high-tech sports watch, has all the features to take your hike, run, or cycle to the next level. For hikers[Read More…]

by April 22, 2014 0 comments Gear
Mt. Hood View through the front door
Photo Credit: Mauri Fabio

Flag Point Lookout

Sometimes you have to disconnect to reconnect, and what better to get away from society than staying at a forest fire outlook.  With various locations[Read More…]

by April 13, 2014 0 comments Community
Tempting the Throne Room Book Review

Tempting the Throne Room Book Review

At times witty and humorous through the storytelling, John Quillen’s Tempting the Throne Room also illustrates the tragedy that the great mountains of the world[Read More…]

by April 10, 2014 0 comments Community, Fireside
Backcountry Camping At Crater Lake National Park
Photo Credit: Mauri Fabio

Hiking and Camping Crater Lake National Park

Hikes along the rim of Crater Lake National Park in Oregon are filled with many alluring beauties.  Once you trek far enough to get away[Read More…]

by April 8, 2014 0 comments Trails
Hillsound Super Armadillo Nano Gaiters Review

Hillsound Super Armadillo Nano Gaiters Review

Hillsound Equipment Inc. (based in Vancouver, Canada), started out by designing and selling crampons and have now added a range of gaiters to their selection[Read More…]

by April 7, 2014 0 comments Gear
Alpine Touring in Aspen

Alpine Touring in Aspen

Alpine touring, or randonee, is one of the more recent and most cherished additions into my outdoor life. Since I began skiing at the age[Read More…]

by April 6, 2014 0 comments Community
TurtleSkin Snake Gaiter

TurtleSkin Snake Gaiter Review

With spring just around the corner and all the snakes coming out of hibernation, I needed to find a solution, an extra margin of safety.[Read More…]

by March 24, 2014 0 comments Gear
Adventures from Across the Country

Adventures from Across the Country

With winter stretching for months in some areas of the country, that old familiar friend is often lurking behind the corner… cabin fever. We’ve all[Read More…]

by March 20, 2014 0 comments Community