Ever had a nearly spent fuel canister? One that’s too far gone to bother taking camping with you, but not empty so you can’t throw it away? I’ve had a few over the years and I’ve always wondered what to do with them. Thankfully, Primus has solved that problem with a feisty little lighter. The…
Monthly Archives: February 2010
New York State Parks on the chopping block due to budget cuts
If you’ve been following our Twitter feed, you’ve probably seen some of the links about New York’s latest solution to their budget woes. Late last week it was released that the state legislators are considering closing or reducing hours of operations and programs at a laundry list of state parks in order to trim the…
Fourteen wilderness areas to be considered for National Monument status
The Obama Administration is considering adding up to fourteen locations across the western part of the United States to the list of National Monuments. In a memo that was leaked to the press, the wilderness areas are outlined and described as “good candidates” for consideration. Though I’m quite a fan of keeping wild spaces protected…
Controversial new law allows guns in national parks
The big news this week is the law that went into effect yesterday that allows one to carry a gun in our nation’s National Parks. The law started as an amendment to the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2009. Pushed through the House and Senate, the amendment has now become a law allows…
Review: CamelBak PowderBak
CamelBak’s PowderBak gives you the convenience of a hydration pack without the bulk, making a perfect solution for long days on the slopes or snowshoeing through the woods. Usually staying hydrated during winter sports means carrying a backpack with hydration compatibility. Sometimes that may be more than you need to carry, or the water can…
Review: Ski Sock Roundup
Socks may be one of the last things people think about when going skiing, but they can have a tremendous effect on your day. Pick an inappropriate sock and you will be uncomfortable, sweaty or freezing, and your skiing will suffer. We decided to take a look at a few brands of ski socks to see how they stacked up.
Recycle your (GoLite) gear with GoLite’s Take-Back Program
Always committed to sustainability in their design and manufacturing of lightweight gear, GoLite has taken that idea one step farther, and started their Take-Back Program, announced on Tuesday. Although their products are designed to last, at some point a replacement will probably be in order. So what do you do with your old GoLite gear?…
BPA ban fails in Oregon Senate
Oregon was making headlines with a state bill to ban BPA in products like baby bottles and sippy cups. Pushed through to the Senate by the Oregon Environmental Council, the bill hoped to ban bisphenol A in lined glass and can containers as well as baby bottles and childrens’ cups but was changed before it…
Giant redwood forests in danger of suffocation
Climate change may be affecting giant redwood forests in California, some of the oldest trees on the planet. Located along the coast of California, the trees are often blanketed in a thick layer of fog throughout the year, keeping them hydrated and healthy. However, with the threat of increasing water temperatures, scientists are predicting significantly…
A 23 hour day-trip to the Olympics
With all the big news for the next couple weeks being Olympics related, I thought we’d take a bit of a break from the usual hiking news and tell the story of our visit to the Olympics over the weekend.