It had never occurred to me to pack a lantern on a backpacking or bike packing trip, but at 98 grams with a packable profile, this 150-lumen light source is game on for shorter backcountry trips where some extra camp lighting would come in handy. Press the button on the top to cycle through multiple […]
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I often reach a point during summer where everything feels a little much. The days become too bright, too busy—that sun-tired feeling compounds and the pull to fill extra hours of sunlight with activity begins to seem manic. While I don’t look forward to the darker days of winter any more than the next, I
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Planning for a Central America surf trip this winter meant that it was time to upgrade from my ancient, well-worn board shorts and start swimming indoors to get into better paddling shape. I needed those shorts before the swimming could commence, and these Bearbottom board shorts have been a great mix of high-performance functionality and
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Getting around safely in your adventure rig and arriving at your intended trailhead, mountain pass, or ski resort without incident requires a bit of preparation and seasonal maintenance. Work your way through this checklist on your own or with the help of industry professionals. Perform Basic Maintenance Test your battery and check your wiper blades
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By Noah Botnick Owning an RV in the Inland Northwest offers outdoor enthusiasts the freedom to explore breathtaking landscapes all year round. But, hey, Jack Frost is knocking at the door, and it’s time to get your RV ready for his chilly arrival whether you’ll be parking your rig for the winter or getting a van,
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What cold-beverage-loving mountain biker, skier, paddler, or hiker wouldn’t enjoy a plush camp chair that doubles as a cooler? The Voyager chair does several things I’ve never seen a camp/trailhead chair do. The obvious and most striking one is the attached (and detachable) cooler under the seat for frosty bevies, food, or whatever you want
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Cruise Miles of Nordic trails minutes from downtown at Mt. Spokane Cross-Country Ski Park The center of the universe when it comes to cross-country skiing (also known as Nordic skiing) in the Inland NW is at the Mt. Spokane Cross-Country Ski Park at Mount Spokane State Park. The park, in fact, is one of the
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This fall I ended up elk hunting in an area with no cell service at camp or in the field. Our first day out almost led to my dad and his buddy heading out to find me after a later-than-expected return to camp. The next day we deployed my new Rocky Talkie Mountain Radios for
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I’m no fan of corporate America, and I quietly disapprove of its attempts to influence the sacred sport of skiing. But the fact remains that change is inevitable, and so it has come to pass that many ski resorts have succumbed to the financial allure of deep-pocketed venture capitalists or other well-financed resort holding companies.
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