Revisiting Otis Pike: 50 years of wilderness in America
Later this year we’ll reach an important milestone in the history of environmental conservation: the fiftieth anniversary of the Wilderness Act (PL 88-577). Signed …
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Adam Sherlip has choosen a path that has taken him across the country and around the world in pursuit of numerous projects, interests, and passions. From teaching ice hockey to young people in northern India, to launching a number of …
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Survival Kit: getting prepared for $10, or less
I don’t know about you, but when I’m out for a day of hiking or paddling I rarely consider that I’m potentially one slip, one fall, one thunderstorm …
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Hiking Without Fear of Blisters
Blisters. We all get them. From the recreational tramper to the ultralight, distance hiker–blisters are a common part of the backcountry experience. But I’m here to tell you that relief is …
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I recently caught up with Joan Mann, the Baptiste trained yogi and principle yoga instructor for Destination Backcountry Adventures, before the start of her free …
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When it comes to dressing for cold weather, most people feel that if you have a warm winter coat and a good pair of boots you’re all set. While it’s true that a solid …
Read More →When the temperature dips, many of us head to our closet for those all important base layers. Whether you refer to them as long johns, thermals or base layers, they all provide the same …
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