My partner John and I were planning to camp at Ingraham Flats, a nice bench on the Ingraham Glacier at 11,000 feet, just above Mount Rainier’s Camp Muir. We hoped to get a head start on the crowds eyeing the Disappointment Cleaver, Rainier’s busiest climbing route, the following morning. It was getting late—almost time for […]
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The color blue isn’t in the Bible. Research suggests we didn’t recognize it as a color back then. I believe the world is filled with elements that are self-evident but unseen until something triggers our awareness. This is how I feel about shaggy parasols, a large, omnipresent, and delicious mushroom growing wild and vigorously in
Never worry about rationing water at camp again with this high-volume, collapsible, BPA-free, beast of a water storage bag. It has a wide mouth for easy pouring and is water filter compatible (the Katadyn Vario screws directly on to the top). A flexible webbing handle makes for easy carrying and hanging in camp, and it
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When Black Diamond announced a line of climbing shoes, I admit I was skeptical. However, the well-known and trusted company is good at what they do. I took the Momentum model out for various climbing sessions, and they are a great entry-level shoe, with good edging performance, and a comfortable fit. The soles are on
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Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) sparked the hammocking movement 20 years ago with its line of bright, light, and durable hammocks and easy-to-set up suspension systems. The popular outdoor brand keeps innovating with stylish and purposeful products for outdoor lovers and urban adventurers like the ENO Pack Series line of packs, bags, and totes. The Relay
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There are a lot of different water bottle and hydration bag options out there, but when weight and space are an issue out on the trail, HydraPak rises above the rest with ultra-light, durable, and collapsible water storage containers that won’t add dead weight or bulk to your pack. The Stash (in 1 liter or
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I gave this crazy-light, 2-person backpacking tent hell this spring and summer. Actually, my 3-year-old did. And it still sets up like new with no major wounds in a flash. Its inaugural outing included a good toddler thrashing from my son after he woke up to the warm Arizona sunshine with s’more still stuck to
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Tired of burning through bags of cooler ice on long road trips and backcountry camping adventures? The CSI Black Ice Fridge/Freezer runs off of your vehicle’s 12V accessory outlet for cooling or freezing whatever fresh or frozen goodies and beverages you can fit into it. This beast holds 84 12oz cans to be exact. Low
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Recommended backcountry trails in Eastern Washington and North Idaho to bring your fly rod, native plant guide, or birding binoculars.
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