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What is the hardest hike you have ever attempted? Mine was a little 2 mile day hike that I thought I would knock out in a couple of hours. Some friends and I were on the Island of St. Lucia doing some mission work. We had arranged for a friend to take us up Gros Piton early one morning.Gros Piton from the World Heritage MonumentGros Piton and its little sister Petit Ption are Caribbean land marks. Two volcanic spires jutting

My family and I were deep in the backcountry on a remote forest service road when my tire light came on. We had been driving on some pretty rugged terrain and I knew my tires were taking a beating. I jumped out to check the tire, sure enough, a flat. No big deal, I thought. I’ll just throw on the spare. I told my wife what had happened, and that it might be a while, so her and the girls

What makes a great campsite? Location, solitude, view? I have spent the night at a few amazing campsites. The greatness of each site seems proportional to how difficult it is to reach. Point Sublime on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is no different. Point Sublime at SunsetMy family and I headed out to the Grand Canyon on Memorial Day weekend for my oldest daughters birthday. We knew the weekend would bring in the crowds, and we have

Three hours of sustained rain is enough to make anyone quit. As soon as we pulled up to the Turkey Canyon Trailhead it started to rain. My friends and I pulled out the rain gear and strapped on our packs anyway. Nothing was going to stop us from spending the weekend in the backcountry. Three hours later, soaking wet and cold, we wondered if we had made the wrong decision.Lincoln National Forest - White Mountain WildernessOur plan was to spend

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I just came back from a trip and started to unload my gear. I was tired of all my gear laying haphazerdly in the top of my closet where I couldn't find anything. So I took the time to organize my gear. Nothing Special but someone might enjoy it anyway.Tent to the left, Cookware and food on top. Propane, stove, water filter, and bear spray on the second level Left. Rain cover, fire starter, toilet paper right. . Sleeping pads,

If I am looking for high quality, warm, and comfortable garments for my favorite outdoor activities, Merino Wool is my first choice. I love that it is 100% natural, sustainable and even biodegradable. Every year I hear about a new synthetic that is being triumphed as the latest and greatest fabric for outdoor gear and almost every time wool is still proven superior. L.W. Packard, parent company of Minus 33, saw a gap in the market and set out to

Do you eat freeze dried food when backpacking? If so you may have a hard time finding your favorite backcountry meal this summer. It seems hard economic times combined with natural disaster have sent many people scrambling to buy freeze dried food. This has put increased demand on Mountain House, Backpacker’s Pantry, and similar companies’ freeze dried products.Mountain House Sold OutIn fact Oregon Freeze Dry (makers of Mountain House products, the largest supplier of freeze dried food) is seeing a

Tim over at Appalachia and Beyond needs your help. He is trying to start running again and stay in shape. He could use a new pair of running shoes and has entered a contest to win a pair. Vasque Footwear and Rock Creek Outfitters are giving away a pair of Vasque Mindbender Trail Running Shoes. To win Tim needs all of you to go the Vasque Footwear Facebook, scroll down till you find the post by Timothy Bird and like

Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area is closed until future notice due to fire activity in the area. The Last Chance fire began Sunday near the area of the Falls and has spread across 39,000 acres. The fire is currently 20% contained in steep and rugged terrain. Air Tanker Over Last Chance Fire. Photo courtesy of inciwebHWY137 is closed at 408 (Dark Canyon Road) by State Police blockadeDark Canyon Road is closed at Hidalgo RoadSitting Bull Falls Road is closed. Last