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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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Cobalt Lake Hiking Guide
About Cobalt Lake Trail Trail Highlights -- Lake views, mountain vistas, waterfalls, and alpine flora Roundtrip Length -- 12 miles Elevation … [Read More...]
Dawson-Pitamakan Hiking Guide
About Dawson Lake Trail Trail Highlights — Lake views, mountain vistas, valley panoramas, waterfalls, and possible moose Roundtrip Length — 18.8 miles Elevation Gain — 2,935 feet Peak Elevation — 7,600 feet Parking Lot — Yes Difficulty — Strenuous Region — Two Medicine Availability of Water — Yes The Two Medicine region of Glacier is […]
Exploring Lake McDonald Lodge
Lake McDonald Lodge near the west entrance of Glacier National Park is a fantastic base camp to spider out from and explore the park’s west side. Before beginning, please keep in mind that this section is not designed for information on the lodge; for that, please refer to the West Glacier Montana lodging options. Rather, […]
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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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Get Through Winter With The Outdoor Research Heated Gloves
How important is it to keep your digits warm this winter? Is it important enough to justify spending hundreds of dollars on a pair of gloves? Outdoor Research’s Lucent Heated Gloves will change your life and may become a gear item you can’t live without. However, getting your hands on a pair will set you […]
Osprey Variant 37 Review
The Osprey Variant 37 Backpack is a technical backpack designed for weekend backpacking trips or technical rock climbing trips. It has loads of features for rock climbers while also enough space for backpacking trips, if you know how to pack light. Below are video reviews of the Osprey Variant 37 Backpack by people who have […]
Weekend Warrior Wednesday – July 17th, 2013
Warriors, unite! This week I’m writing from the island of Kauai, which is far more gorgeous than you’d ever think possible! I’m hiking Sleeping Giant and riding the waves at Polihale state beach. It’s spectacular, gang! In honor of my trip, I wanted to give today’s Weekend Warrior post a Hawaiian theme, to see what […]
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
