(Nonfiction, 2023) Stikky’s “Night Skies” book promised that I would “learn six constellations, four stars, a planet, a galaxy, and how to navigate at night in just one hour.” And their “Tracks” book, in which I expected to learn nothing, since I’ve studied and even taught about scat and tracks for years, promised I would […]
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Despite my best intentions to pack all of the stuff for three humans and a hound in our campervan in a sane and organized way, our camping trips rarely unfold as orderly as planned. Gregory’s Alpaca collection can help reign in the camping chaos, and the gear we tried went a long way in that
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Have you ever gone backpacking and caught a wild trout in a mountain lake and fried it in a pan for dinner? Me neither (I’ve always used sticks or foil), but with this ultra-light pan from Sea to Summit I aim to give fried trout a try soon. I can say it cooks up backcountry
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These beauties offer the best sun protection my eyes have ever experienced. The polarized, scratch-resistant lenses power up the glare reduction with removable side shields. I wore them on sun-blasted boats and splashing down sparkling rivers without a squint. They also afforded me the chance to watch smallmouth bass chase and attack my lures from
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This weatherproof hydration pack looks like it’s built for stealthy combat missions, making it a great choice for shlepping light trail-work gear or bike tools. Day hikers and mountain bikers will find the roll-top closure main compartment a welcome feature for keeping everything from layers to sandwiches dry, all at a pack weight of around
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This full backcountry or car-camping cook set comes with both 2- and 3-liter pots (each with their own lids and detachable handles), as well as two bowls and two cups. It’s ideal for camping out of a vehicle, small RV, or raft, canoe, or kayak, but it is also light and compact enough for shorter,
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(Nonfiction, 2022) By Alana Livingston Linda Åkeson McGurk’s “The Open-Air Life” is a compelling guide introducing readers to embrace the concept of friluftsliv, or “open-air living.” Divided into four sections based on the elements—Air, Earth, Water, and Fire—this book explores the numerous benefits of outdoor activities through real-life examples and personal anecdotes. Each section offers
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(Memoir, 2024) By Elizabeth Graves The impetus for ultrarunner Katie Arnold’s latest memoir, “Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World,” is a rafting accident in June 2016 when she is thrown from her raft and breaks her leg. No longer able to run, Arnold must learn to appreciate the power in stillness. What follows is both
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49 Degrees North Mountain Resort Cover photo courtesy of 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort If you’re a ski hill in the Inland Northwest, you’ve had to adapt over the last 20 years. With less predictable winters, climate change and a fluctuating economy, many have had to get creative to meet the challenges. 49 Degrees North,
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