Bike Navigation: 5 Ideas To Not Get Lost
Five ideas for bike navigation, including the best apps and GPS technology, for help to not get lost while cycling.
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Oregon’s Big Country Route Considerations
Tips for bikepacking the rugged, remote Big Country Route in the mountainous desert terrain of southeast Oregon and northern Nevada.
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Bikepack Fishing at Inland Northwest Lakes
Pack your rod and ride! Destinations for fishing and camping to create your own bikepacking route to one or more small lakes.
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100+ Summer Adventures
Your ultimate Inland Northwest guide for hikes, floats, bike rides, fishing spots, history and adventure Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers Long days, cool waters and mountain trails—summer in the Inland Northwest is pure magic. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or searching for serenity, you’ll find the right outdoor adventure to match your mood in this
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NW Music Festivals You Can Bikepack To (Or Day Ride From)
Cover photo courtesy of Carol Corbin Explore these summer outdoor music festivals in the Pacific Northwest that you can bikepack to and camp at—or drive and bring your bike for day rides between music sets. For gear and route planning tips, visit Bikepacking.com, a top resource for adventure cyclists. Kettle River Music Festival – Curlew,
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Fat Biking Prep and Winter Safety
By Eric Deady Cover photo courtesy of Eric Deady Winter has landed upon us, and it is time once again to dust off the fat bike. For those of us who enjoy the idea of traveling through the landscape during winter on a bike, or for those who may be considering fat biking for the
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A Near-death MTB Ride in the Northeast Washington Backcountry
The story of a rider’s life-threatening injury and reconciliation with wildness in the Northeast Washington backcountry By Eric Deady Cover photo courtesy of Kyle Lucas There is often a peaceful resolve that settles into a person when confronted with the certainty of death in the backcountry. It’s a very unique abandonment of fear, and an
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MSR Titanium Kettle, Mug, and Spoon
This update to MSR’s backcountry cookware products is the ideal minimalist backpacking or bikepacking set that adds thoughtful updates while remaining ultralight. The Titan Double Wall Mug (MSRP: $49.95) features a double-wall design that holds the heat in beverages without adding extra weight. The plastic sipping lid lets you take your time enjoying every hot drop.
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Greenwashing My Gas Guzzler
Cover photo courtesy of Carol Corbin As I squirt WD-40 into my hitch-mounted bike rack for the n’th time, the ludicrousness of transporting a vehicle (my bike) on another vehicle (my gas-guzzling SUV) strikes me again. It always does. Bikes were developed as a means of transportation. And I have purchased an expensive, heavy, complex
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MSR Hubba Hubba 2 Tent
My first MSR Hubba Hubba tent was a hand-me-down single-person version that a thru-hiker friend of mine named Hike On graciously gifted to me. The most beloved tent I’ve ever owned, it was my all-season companion for years, from snowy ski missions in the Kettle Range to surf beaches in Mexico and many other amazing
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