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Towards a Zero Footprint Environmental Responsibility for BPL
The keynote on environmental sustainability at Outdoor Retailer spawned some great discussions from our staff while we were there. The challenge for any company, big or small, is to work towards the...
Zion Traverse - Zion National Park - Utah
https://youtu.be/GuyAjIDWdEk?si=7lZwYLiyl3wlpWtD Country United States State Utah Area Zion National Park Trip Month (10) - October Report / Notes We traveled the “Zion Traverse” from LEE PASS, in the far Northwest corner of...
Wonderland Trail Thru Hike (and Video)
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Planning 2-3 night trip in Cascades near Portland, OR - Need ideas
Hi all, I have the opportunity to tack a 2 or 3 night backpacking trip onto a business trip to portland. I've browsed some on Portlandhikers.org and other places on the internet...
Brian Green
Decisions, decisions here in NorCal...do you head west to the coast or east to the Sierras? Luckily, I've found the time to hike in...
Getting Off JMT
I am planning a hike of the JMT this summer starting in Yosemite. Scheduling is going to force me to do it in 2 separate trips so I need to get off...
Fire Season
Fire season is in full swing...and note that all USFS have prohibited campfires outside of campground fire rings. That means no campfires in the backcountry at all. And in case you don't...
Bob Open 2017
if you happen through Choteau, check the eating situation if you don't mind So I'm not sure if you all heard but my hiking partner, Derek L, is unable to attend The...
Wilderness Press books at The Clymb
The selection is pretty good for hikers, but it's missing two of my favorites: Afoot & Afield in San Diego County PCT guidebooks (it does have day & overnight books though) Most...
LightHeart Gear? New Maker? Looks interesting.
Moonbow is still in operation. I own one of their tarps. Being from New Hampshire I saw a couple people up in the whites with their gearskins packs. Interesting concept but not...
Vermont's Long Trail
Autumn Thru-Hike of Vermont's Long Trail During late September and early October 2013, we (Amy and James) thru-hiked the Long Trail (LT) in Vermont. This trip report will hopefully provide information useful...
How far is "too far" for an overnighter?
This question has came up a few times amongst friends lately. Living in Ohio there are a few great places to frequent for a weekend, however when time doesn't always allow such...
Gila Wilderness - Middle and West Fork Loop
https://youtu.be/bblwn8ywOB8?si=njMpxIWPd0gGYPYr A 5 day trip in May, 2025 on the Gila Wilderness. Welcome out west! Yeah, it can be dry and a bit hot. You make great videos that are real...
Comfort and Moisture Transport in Lightweight Wool and Synthetic Base Layers
Companion forum thread to:Comfort and Moisture Transport in Lightweight Wool and Synthetic Base Layers Excellent review. I do wish you'd used Marmot silkwieght instead of Capilene however -- it seems to resist...
tick removal
I just got this from Consumer Reports https://www.consumerreports.org/outdoor-safety/how-to-remove-a-tick/ from CDC protocol "1. Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible. 2. Once you have a...
Backpacking popularity
I'm sure everyone on here has noticed the incredible increase in backpacking popularity recently. More people especially on popular trails, a boom in cottage manufacturers, outdoor gear sales, social media channels. I've...
5-7 Day Family Backpacking Ideas - Early July - WA/ID/MT/Canadian Rockies
I'm casting a wide net because we are really flexible, with just a few parameters. Looking to do our first extended trip(s) with our 9 year old, who is a trooper but...
Backpacking in March
I'd love to take my boys 12&14 backpacking for spring break mid March. Â Can anyone suggest/recommend a 4 day loop in non snow and not too cold areas with lakes and views?...
Suggestions for first backpack trip with 7 year old (SoCal)?
My 7 YO daughter has been asking to backpack with me for sometime, and I told her this summer we could finally plan something. Due to scheduling constraints it will have to...
MLD spirit 28 size when compressed?
I'm currently awaiting an MLD spirit 28 quilt and I'm hoping someone has one or something similar so I can possibly see the compressed size of it. I'm trying to get an...
