4 Days on The Snake River with Tributary Whitewater At over 8,000 feet at its deepest point, Hells Canyon along the Oregon and Idaho border is the deepest gorge in North America. The Snake River cuts through the epic canyon that was formed by violent tectonic plate collisions, underwater volcanoes, and immense lava flows. Within the canyon contains some of North America’s oldest anthropology discoveries, hundreds of human artifacts […] Raft Luke Guilford | March 10, 2025 0 Comments
The Awesome North American Ski Resorts That Allow Camping Unfortunately, overnight parking and camping are not allowed at many ski areas, but there are some according to Roadtrippers.com. With slopeside rooms costing hundreds of dollars, or even $1,000 or more in some locations, skiing can be a pricey pastime. However, with a good sleeping bag and reliable transportation, you may find a new favorite hidden gem to save money […] Industry News James Pulfer | December 11, 2024 5 Comments
Tributary Whitewater – Find Your Adventure on Oregon’s Rogue and Snake Rivers Tributary Whitewater In 1978, Tributary Whitewater Tours was founded by Dan Buckley when he began guiding whitewater rafting trips in California. For many years they have been sending trips down the American River, Truckee River, North Yuba River, Lower Klamath River, and the East Fork Carson River, all while spreading the excitement, wonder, and natural beauty that the rivers bring. […] Featured Article Luke Guilford | October 2, 2023 1 Comment
Cycling the West Coast: Big Sur! [Day 32] Day 32 I got up earlier today, at about 5:30 am. I planned for 80 miles of riding today to make it to Andrew Molera State Park which is a few miles north of the “town” Big Sur. Today was one of the few days where I strayed from Highway 1, as this section of the highway was not recommended […] Biking Luke Guilford | June 20, 2023 1 Comment
Cycling the West Coast: 70 Mile Day! [Day 31] Day 31 I got on the road around 7 am and started south down Highway 1. I was in for a treat today; beautiful cliffs and quiet roads lay ahead of me. Related: Cycling the West Coast: Off to Half Moon Bay, CA! [Day 30] – SnowBrains From Half Moon Bay to Santa Cruz, most of that coastline seemed to […] Biking Luke Guilford | June 20, 2023 1 Comment
Cycling the West Coast: Off to Half Moon Bay, CA! [Day 30] Day 30 This morning I went and snagged a couple of breakfast sandwiches from down the street for my Warmshowers host and I. Afterward, I explored more since I only had a 30ish mile day ahead of me. I first sent off to check out the Lands End area and hike around. It turned out my father and relative was […] Biking Luke Guilford | June 15, 2023 0 Comments
Cycling the West Coast: Sitting Out the Morning Rain! [Day 26] Day 26 This morning was mostly spent sitting in my tent, waiting for the rain to pass. Only 41 miles separated us and our campsite at Salt Point State Park, so we weren’t in much of a hurry. Late morning, the rain began to clear, so we set off toward Point Arena. Related: Cycling the West Coast: Happy Naps and […] Biking Luke Guilford | June 12, 2023 0 Comments
Cycling the West Coast: Happy Naps and Paninis! [Day 25] Day 25 This morning evolved at a relaxing pace, leaving camp and heading just a few miles down the road to Mendocino. We looped through the Mendocino Headlands State Park to absorb the beautiful views of the rocky coastline and wide open meadow. Related: Cycling the West Coast: Highway 1! [Day 24] – SnowBrains Much of my time looking out on […] Biking Luke Guilford | June 7, 2023 0 Comments
Cycling the West Coast: Highway 1! [Day 24] Day 24 It was only a couple of miles before we reached the start of Highway 1. My stoke for finally reaching the legendary highway pushed me up the steep climbs that were awaiting us. The first climb was around 1,200 feet and went for about five miles, and due to the steep grade, it meant a lot of waiting on […] Biking Luke Guilford | June 5, 2023 0 Comments
Cycling the West Coast: Last Day on Highway 101! [Day 23] Day 23 We started the morning with a nice 12 miles through the last stretch of the Avenue of the Giants. I enjoyed the shade before the afternoon sun unleashed its wrath while climbing Highway 101. The first town we arrived in was Garberville, where we decided to stop for breakfast. Related: Cycling the West Coast: Avenue of the Giants! […] Biking Luke Guilford | June 1, 2023 0 Comments
Outdoor Gear Exchange, Burlington, VT, is Ready to Power Your Next Adventure Twenty-nine. That is the number of local non-profits that Outdoor Gear Exchange (OGE) has supported through its Ground Up Coins for Change program since 2020. OGE was founded on the commitment to make outdoor activities available to everyone at every level. The OGE team has put its money where its mouth is when it comes to its mission through programs […] Featured Article Lindsay Hayden | May 10, 2023 0 Comments
Cycling the West Coast: Missing Bolts [Day 3] Day 3 I left Shelton ready to hit the road for another big day! My route today took me down the backroads of rural Washington. This was a nice change of pace from yesterday, I hardly saw any cars and I sure didn’t miss the huge logging trucks zipping right by me. The terrain was mostly gentle, rolling hills in […] Biking Luke Guilford | April 27, 2023 0 Comments
High Elevation Backcountry Base Camp to Open Above Telluride Ski Resort, CO Bridal Veil Backcountry Ski Camp will soon begin offering clients heated tents and catered meals at a base camp above Telluride Ski Resort at around 12,500 feet. Enjoy three days of backcountry riding and two cozy nights in their heated tents. Bridal Veil is hosted by the Mountain Trips organization, which hosts trips across the globe. Trips in the Bridal Veil […] Industry News Luke Guilford | February 13, 2023 1 Comment
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
2021’s Best Meteor Shower Will Bring up to 100 Meteors Per Hour on August 11-13 Dust or particles—whatever the cosmos throws at us on any given day—break past earth’s defenses at 37 miles a second. They can reach temperatures upwards of 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit and light up the night sky with an amazing assortment of colors, courtesy of a nonverbal, celestial agreement between our atmosphere and outer space. ‘Shooting stars’ occur when meteors hit Earth’s atmosphere, […] Brains Martin Kuprianowicz | August 11, 2021 0 Comments
Ticketed Entry to ‘Going-to-the-Sun Road’ Begins at Glacier National Park, MT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Glacier National Park (@glaciernps) Tomorrow, May 28, ticketed entry to Going-to-the-Sun Road begins at Glacier National Park in Montana. To enter Going-to-the-Sun Road between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm, you will need both a Park Pass and an Entry Reservation Ticket (or a reservation for service along GTSR). Related: […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 27, 2021 0 Comments
59% of Americans Plan to Try Something New This Summer, Including Skydiving, Bungee Jumping, and Water Skiing This post first appeared on Outdoorsy and was written by Lizzie Dragon According to recent research 6 in 10 Americans are jonesing for an adventure this summer, with 59% wanting to try something new this summer. Related: Campground Shortage Coming This Summer | Polls Find Camping Popularity in the US Is Outpacing Campground Supply Respondents cited trying different foods, going […] SnowBrains | May 13, 2021 0 Comments
Campground Shortage Coming This Summer | Polls Find Camping Popularity in the US Is Outpacing Campground Supply Today, the top U.S. camping app, The Dyrt, released new data indicating that camping will be more popular than ever this year, surpassing last year’s record-breaking season. Additionally, 91% of campgrounds expect more campers, and 71% of campers plan to camp more. “The surge of new campers is like nothing I’ve seen in the last decade. And those who camped for the […] SnowBrains | May 5, 2021 2 Comments
VIDEO: Huge Rocks Roll Down Mountain at Full Speed Barely Missing Campers View this post on Instagram A post shared by TRAVEL • ADVENTURE • NATURE (@bestearthlocations) Warning: foul language is used. Who doesn’t love waking up in the gorgeous outdoors to massive rocks zipping past their face at full speed? SnowBrains | April 30, 2021 1 Comment
Mountain Dew Will Refund Your Outdoor Recreation Pass with Their New “Outdoor Stimulus” Program Mountain Dew is making it easier to get outdoors by giving away $1 million in prizes to celebrate the great outdoors. This $1 million will be given out as $25 gift cards in exchange for scanning your outdoor license or pass for the 2020/2021 season. Mountain Dew accepts almost every type of license/pass, including fishing licenses, hunting licenses, off-road vehicle […] Miles Wong | April 7, 2021 0 Comments