It’s never too early to start planning for summer trips, and this year on our list is a trip to Olympic National Park. With over 922,000 acres of land, you can choose to explore glacier-capped mountains, the temperate rainforest, or beaches along the Pacific coastline. Here are a few tips to help you plan your…
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Pre-packaged Backpacking Food
Backpacking meals are a great option for quick, no-mess meals on the trail. However, they do have a reputation of being less than appetizing, and after a long day of hiking, do you really want to sit down for a bland meal that doesn’t even look like food? Daily Hiker put a few brands to the test; read more to see how they stacked up.
Review: Julbo Epic Glacier Glasses
Julbo, a French company, has been making glasses for alpine mountaineering and high-altitude glacial exploration since 1888. In more recent times, they have expanded their line to include a vast array of active lifestyle optics, from cycling glasses to snowboarding goggles. About two years ago I got a pair of Julbo’s Epic glacier glasses. While…
Commercial Climbing on K2
This summer will be the first season on K2 where commercial climbing will be available by a partnership between Colorado-based climberFabrizio Zangrilli and Field Touring Alpine. At 28,250 feet, K2 is the second highest peak in the world, and known as one of the most difficult and technical mountains to climb.
Caring for Your Tent
So you have found the perfect backpacking tent for you, now how do you keep it in good shape? Read more for some tips on how to keep your tent maintained and in good condition for seasons to come.
QuikClot Sport
While no one wants to use a first aid kit, it is an essential accessory on any hike. The typical first aid kit will address any number of small scrapes or bruises you may run into during your travels. However, they are usually ill equipped for any serious injury. I ran across QuikClot in a…
How to Choose a Backpacking Tent
With so many choices available on the market, it can seem overwhelming when faced with the task of choosing a backpacking tent. In this guide, we’ll illustrate a few of the options available and the key features to look for.
National Park Week
This week, April 18-26, marks National Park Week, and it is being celebrated at hundreds of national parks across the country. With so many diverse landscapes that the National Park Service oversees, it’s always nice to take a moment to appreciate the service NPS that provides.
Leave No Trace
It’s predicted that with the current economic downturn, we’ll see more people on the trails and in campsites this summer than in previous years. While we love that more people are getting interested in hiking, camping, and outdoors activities as a way to spend an enjoyable vacation, it’s important to remember our impact on the environment. The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is a non-profit and educational organization that promotes responsible enjoyment of the outdoors. Read more for the seven principles of the Leave No Trace philosophy.
PVC-free Dry Bags from MEC
Outdoor company Mountain Equipment Co-op, in Canada, has come out with a transparent and PVC-free dry bag. With all the information that is circulating around about PVC and the harmful affects it can have on your body, it’s nice to see that companies are researching and producing alternatives. Here’s what MEC has to say about…