Five Wild Plants Every Backpacker Should Know
Knowing a few wild plants can not only enhance your outdoor wilderness experience, it could even save your life! Many people are intimidated by the[Read More…]
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New York Mountain Ski Tour
I think I’m an addict. My drug of choice is a white powder, and it sends my mind and body racing into a universe of[Read More…]
Quinault’s Pony Bridge!
“Pony Bridge!” is the most common reaction when I mention the hike to others familiar with the area. I receive this exact response: An exclamation[Read More…]
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…]
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…]
Solstice Canyon Hike
Moving from the wild wilderness of the Colorado Rockies to the wilder city streets of Los Angeles was an adjustment. I traded mountains for sky[Read More…]
The Gold Bar Boulders Approach
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.
Cooking Seafood on the West Coast Trail
While the scenery is one of the major draws of the West Coast Trail, one of the landmarks that everyone makes sure to take in is the burger stand called Chez Monique’s. But while the burgers are definitely good, there is something better just up the trail, assuming you’re hiking South to North. At the Nitnat narrows ferry crossing, which is at kilometer 32 of the West Coast Trail, you can find fresh seafood on offering, along with a few side dishes and beer.
Melmont Fairfax and the Foothills Trail
There’s nothing that whets our appetite like word or rumors of abandoned trails or historical sites on the verge of vanishing into the mists of history. The Carbon River Valley outside Mount Rainier National Park is full of such places, long-forgotten mining and logging settlements with names almost lost except to historians and descendants of those who once lived or worked there in the coal mines or on the Northern Pacific Railroad.
Hydrapak Jolla Diamond H Pro Review
The Hydrapak Jolla’s lightweight frame, ventilated construction, and great hydration system, make it a great bag for bikers and day hikers. Its temperature-controlled body can resist cold, rain, and humid conditions, and its flexible body allows for a ton of gear. It can double as a gym bag or a work bag and then quickly covert to a great pack for weekend adventures.
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