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Hydro Flasks: An Ideal Solution for Day Trips
Meet the Hydro Flask When going on a hiking or backpacking trip, having tasty food and beverages out on the trail can make a big difference. From water to … [Read More...]
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Lake McDonald Trail Hiking Guide
About Lake McDonald Trail Highlights - Mind-blowing turquoise lake surrounded by towering peaks. Round Trip Length - 14 miles Water Availability - … [Read More...]
Iceberg Lake Hiking Guide
About Iceberg Lake Trail Trail Highlights – Fantastic views, gorgeous alpine lake, wildflowers, wildlife Roundtrip Length – 9.7 miles Elevation Gain – 1,275 feet Peak Elevation – 6,160 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty — Moderate Region – Many Glacier Availability of Water – Yes The hike to Iceberg Lake is extremely popular and the […]
Mount Brown Lookout Hiking Guide
About Mount Brown Lookout Trail Trail Highlights – Mind-blowing views, plentiful wildlife, cascading waterfalls. Roundtrip Length – 10.1 miles Elevation Gain – 4,250 feet Peak Elevation – 7,487 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty – Strenuous Region – Lake McDonald Availability of Water – No As you can see by the elevation gain on […]
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Hydro Flasks: An Ideal Solution for Day Trips
Meet the Hydro Flask When going on a hiking or backpacking trip, having tasty food and beverages out on the trail can make a big difference. From water to coffee to meals, having nourishment that tastes good can be just as important as the nutritional value that it provides. Nobody likes hot water, cold coffee, […]
The Best 4-Person Tents of 2015
Best 4-Person Tents of 2015 While we’ve already covered the best 2-person tents of 2015, we recognize that many of our readers like to camping with a larger crowd. Whether you’re planning on camping with your family or just a couple of buddies, there are many situations in which a 4-person tent is more suitable […]
Monster Fire Forces Evacuations in Glacier National Park
Reynolds Creek Fire Erupts in Glacier National Park Last month, we wrote about a fire that was threatening Glacier National Park. That fire, the Glacier Rim Fire, covered only about 100 acres before being extinguished in a timely manner, and no damage was done to the park itself. The park is not so lucky this time […]
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Merrell Moab Waterproof Hiking Shoe Reviews
The Merrell Moab waterproof shoes with fantastic traction thanks to their thick, durable soles. Their great for hiking in a variety of conditions, as well as stylish enough for casual wear downtown. They’re made from waterproof leather & nylon mesh, providing you protection from the elements, while simultaneously making them incredibly lightweight for any type […]
Purchasing Ultralight Backpacking Gear
On my first backpacking adventure in Glacier National Park, I had no ultralight backpacking gear. I did not even own any lightweight backpacking gear, let alone ultralight. My backpack was a 6 pound Kelty Coyote, my tent weighed about 7 pounds–I even brought a tarp to place under my tent in case it rained. Needless […]
Smartwool Socks Review
Throughout my hiking career, I have tried Under Armour, Patagonia, Wigwam, & Smartwool socks — basically, any brand of merino wool socks out there, I have hiked and skied in. The end result? Smartwool makes the world’s softest socks. And I don’t mean for just hiking. I wear my wool socks 365 days a year […]
Latest Visitor Contributions
Kootenay National Park: Wrong Place, Wrong Time
This is a story shared by one of our readers who did not leave his/her name. Thank you for your contribution! On Monday, September 16th 2013, we pulled into the parking lot by the kindersley/sinclair loop trail head. A couple from Montreal asked if they could hike with my buddy and I. We agreed, introduced […]
Living in Polebridge Montana – 1967-1968
Ever wonder what Polebridge, Montana was like in the late 60s? Steve O’Malley lived and worked there from 1967-68. These are his memories & experiences. It’s quite a lovely story, full of amazing anecdotes. I hope you enjoy! I was born in Long Beach California January 4, 1949. There was a very rare snow storm in Southern […]
Hiking Hidden Lake Trail in Glacier National Park: Photos & Videos
Hiking Hidden Lake trail in Glacier National Park is an easy afternoon adventure. Read & view user submitted photos & stories from their Hidden Lake hikes
