How Many Backpacks Should You Own? A Case for a Backpack Quiver I’ll admit it: I’m a gearhead. I love going to the outdoor store just to look at the latest specialized equipment that I don’t even know that I need yet. This addiction is compounded when you enjoy multiple sports and activities. One of the most genius pieces of equipment ever created has to be the backpack. Backpacks today can be […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 17, 2022 7 Comments
Backpackerโs Dream Trip? Find Guided Hikes Around Lake Tahoe This Summer! What is the TRT? High in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, located on the California border with Nevada, lies North Americaโs largest alpine lake. Lake Tahoe may be well known for its many major tourist attractions, but what backpackers may not recognize is that it is also home to an incredible multi-use trail system, the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT). In […] Industry News Ryan Kime | May 3, 2022 1 Comment
Trip Report: Backpacking the Maroon-Snowmass Wilderness Area, CO Article courtesy of snowbrains.com. The Four Pass Loop is said to be one of the most stunning hiking trails in North America.ย At 28 miles long and with close to 10,000 total vertical gain, the trail itself is no easy feat. Only ultra athletes have the athleticism to run the loop in a day. The loop is very doable in just […] Trip Report Clay Malott | September 28, 2020 0 Comments
500 Miles in 10 Days?! Thru-Hiker Smashes Record on Colorado Trail Summer of 2020 might just become known as the summer of F.K.T’s (fastest known times). With races canceled, runners, distance hikers, and cyclists have been charging hard and breaking records left and right. The sheer amount of F.K.T’s that have occurred this season are so numerous, it’s been difficult just to stay up to date. Related: CO Runner Climbs 1,000 […] Backcountry Spencer Cox | August 19, 2020 20 Comments
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, โHAPEโ โ More Than Just Altitude Sickness When travelling from low elevation to higher altitude environments, we often notice that our breathing gets heavier, our heartbeat increases, and we may start to experience dizziness and dehydration. We frequently attribute these signs as the common precursors to altitude sickness or new elevation and changes in climate. When managed properly, these signs typically subside as you adapt to your […] Brains Taylor Stephan | February 1, 2020 0 Comments