You’re surrounded by peaks so steep they look like cartoons. Ice hangs precariously from their tops, as if a toddler dolloped icing about the landscape. Everywhere you look the jagged knife edges of the Himalaya stare back menacingly. You peer cautiously over the edge of the trail, even that makes you dizzy. The milky glacial river roars below you.
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Car Camping 101: The Complete Guide to Camping for Beginners
New to car camping? Here’s everything you need to know, from planning, to gear, to how to poop in the woods.
What’s in My Pack: 14er Packing List
Are you ready to climb a mountain? Here’s a look at what should be in your pack.
Everything You Need to Know about Hiking Footwear for Women on Any Budget
Get the inside scoop on hiking footwear for women. Budget-friendly advice on the best hiking boots and shoes available today.
Amazing Day Hikes Near Denver for Any Ability
The Mile High City is well known for its outdoor lifestyle. However, many people are surprised to find that the best hikes near Denver actually aren’t that close to downtown. That’s okay because there are plenty of nearby areas that have plenty of Denver’s best hiking trails. All the trails listed in this guide are […]
How to Build a DIY Outdoor Gear Room for $120
I never thought I’d be that person who had more than one sleeping bag, a backpack for any occasion, and 2 snowboard setups. But alas, it happened and hey, I’m pretty happy about it. However epically awesome “gear mountain” may become, there comes a time where plastic bins just don’t cut it anymore. That time for me was when I was packing for an impromptu backpacking trip and couldn’t find my headlamp. So what did I do? Waited six months until the weather got crappy and got to work fitting out some unfinished space in my basement to show off all my gear by building a DIY gear room. In the end I had one bitching backcountry closet that didn’t break the bank.