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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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Piegan Pass Hiking Guide
About Piegan Pass Trail Trail Highlights - Spectacular mountain and glacier views, plentiful wildlife, including mountain goats and … [Read More...]
Best Five Fall Hikes In The Rocky Mountains
Stores may be starting to discount their summer hiking gear by the time fall starts in the Rocky Mountains. For many hikers, however, the season is really just beginning. More and more, hikers are extending their time on the trails before winter arrives and freezes them over until springtime. The change in season offers more […]
Hidden Lake Hiking Guide
About Hidden Lake Trail Trail Highlights – Open meadows, spectacular views, crystalline alpine lake, plentiful wildflowers and wildlife Roundtrip Length – 6 miles Elevation Gain – 540 feet Peak Elevation – 7,152 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty — Easy Region – Logan Pass Availability of Water – Yes Hidden Lake is an extremely popular […]
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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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REI Dividends are Here!
Claim Your 2015 REI Dividend Today Every year in late March, REI members look forward to receiving their dividend from their purchases in the past year. These dividends amount to approximately 10% of the value of the eligible purchases a member has made at REI (both in-store and online) in the last calendar year. This […]
Best Backpacking Titanium Cookware
You cannot get around it: ultralight backpacking means purchasing titanium cookware. Quite simply, titanium pans weigh less than aluminum camping pans, conduct heat better and will last longer. Bottom line: even if you are not an ultralight backpacker, it pays to invest in titanium cookware. But honestly, titanium camping utensils are comparable in price to […]
Hiking & Backpacking Equipment
There are a few, hiking & backpacking equipment items a day hiker shouldn’t leave base camp without. First and foremost, An Internal-Frame Day Pack I suggest one with the capability to hold your camel back hydration system, or just buy a hydration backpack, as it makes drinking water a far easier task than drinking from […]
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
