In 2022, America’s national parks had over 213 million visitors. Closer to home, Glacier National Park had over 2.9 million visitors. That popularity has led to a reservation system for bringing cars into the park. Given that popularity, how might we enjoy what national parks afford without finding ourselves cheek by jowl with fellow travelers? […]
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Keeping your gear organized on backcountry trips, bikepacking epics, and backroad camping excursions is always a challenge, and these water-resistant, lightweight, welded TPU laminated ripstop Nylon cubes make a world of difference. They keep road and trail dust out of whatever you pack inside them too. Another great feature is the translucent window panel, so
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If you have been struggling to get a good night’s sleep on camping trips in recent years, this light cot might be the answer. The pros are many, including keeping your body up off of un-even surfaces and the rocks, sticks, and pinecones that seem to magically materialize overnight to torture you in your sleep.
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How many times have you stopped on the side of the road or trail straining to see the ass-end of a moose, bear, or raptor of some sort fading off into the distance? I now plan to carry these Nocs Provisions binoculars along on as many trips as possible. These 10×25 waterproof binoculars are small
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The first guidebook in my personal collection was a copy of Rich Landers’ 100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest, purchased circa 2001, when hiking and backpacking were brand new sports to me. That initial copy was from a late printing of the 1987 book, and when the second edition came out in 2003 I wasted
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If you’re a road runner, the idea of getting out onto the trails can be a little intimidating. But give it a few strides and you’ll see why trail runners are so passionate and why there’s such a fun, loose vibe at trail races. Here are a few pointers to help you make the switch
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Before you head out on a summer hike, take a minute to check in with yourself to make sure you’re prepared for what you’re hoping to take on. Go over a pre-hike checklist: hiking boots and wool socks, favorite trekking poles, 10 essentials (see sidebar), light-weight pack, pocketknife, camera (and more…). While there may be
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Outdoor Info & Events Conservation & Trail Work Opportunities Holly Weiler is a long-time contributor to Out There Venture and writes The Trailhead column for each issue. You can find all of her hike recommendations at Outthereoutdoors.com.
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Could this be the summer when your kid is ready for sleepaway camp? With the surge of interest in overnight programs, don’t delay registering. Last summer, many Inland Northwest camp sessions quickly filled. My kids say camp is their favorite thing about summer. If you’re not quite sure about joining the club of camp-parents, here
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Running a ski resort can be a fickle business. When weather conditions are too warm or too cold, too windy or too dry, it can affect a ski hill’s ability to stay open. But nothing throws a wrench in a ski area’s operations like a chairlift that suffers a mechanical breakdown. That’s a lesson that
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