Gear

Thermarest Compressible Pillow-Frivolous Yet Oh So Wonderful

June 11, 2021

Thermarest Compressible Pillow-Frivolous Yet Oh So Wonderful By Sarah Shaffer I’ve taken at least one backpacking trip in the summer for the last 23 years. Over the years I have used my clothes as a pillow. ... Read More...

Best Canoeing Accessories – Part 2

May 24, 2021

Gear

by Andy Dappen We were a week into our canoe trip down the Gataga River, a wilderness river in British Columbia, when I popped a “guy” question capable of spurring hours of discussion--what were their ... Read More...

Gravel Bike Tips

May 17, 2021

Gear, Things to know, What's Happening

by Sarah Shaffer We have been hearing a lot about gravel bikes in the past couple of years. Personally, I have a mountain bike and used to own a cyclo-cross bike but sold it, it was too small. I like having on... Read More...

Best Canoeing Accessories – Part 1

May 14, 2021

Adventure, Gear, Things to know

We were a week into our 12-day canoe trip down a wilderness river in northern British Columbia when I popped a “guy” question capable of spurring hours of discussion. Obviously it had nothing to do wi... Read More...

Field Repairs 202

April 9, 2021

Gear, Things to know

Field Repairs 202 by Andy Dappen When it comes to keeping your outdoor equipment in good repair, I've sang the praises of Seam Grip many times. With this viscous liquid that flows from a tube like cold honey ... Read More...

Camping Memories

March 31, 2021

Adventure, Gear, Things to know

by Sarah Shaffer Cody Graf and Kate Bonnett trail running through wildflower blooms on the top of Steamboat Rock. The goal for myself and my family this spring and summer is to get out backpacking and ca... Read More...

Climbers Chatter-Essential Gear

March 8, 2021

Gear, Things to know

The climbing chatter group on our website (click here if you want to join) has recently been chattering about essential gear to take with you no matter what activity you do outside. Here is a list of the reco... Read More...

Backcountry Navigation

February 17, 2021

Gear, Things to know

This was originally posted in December 14, 2011. Backcountry navigation was the topic for a backcountry ski class. Listed below are the notes from the session. The links in these notes have good explanations o... Read More...

The Kula Cloth!

January 27, 2021

Gear, Things to know, What's Happening

Have you ever wondered how to "leave no trace" when it comes to peeing in the woods? If you are a woman who enjoys time outside miles from the nearest porta-potty, this question could be one worth pondering. Fo... Read More...

Rise of the “Mids”

January 20, 2021

Gear

Rise of the ‘Mids’ by Andy Dappen An ancient Egyptian erecting a pyramid (actually a Mega Light) near Washington Pass in the North Cascades. In the outdoor world where needed equipment is usually str... Read More...

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