Articles related to "Backcountry"
Hard Times, Happiness, and Getting to the Backcountry
Ramblings about hard times and getting outside to help you through them, and of course, my dogs and the backcountry.
life • inner strength • suffering • consolation • time
Ramblings about hard times and getting outside to help you through them, and of course, my dogs and the backcountry.
life • inner strength • suffering • consolation • time
Montana Backcountry
A backpacking vacation is the best kind - You become so absorbed in beautiful scenery, staying safe and warm, and well fed, and wondering what may come wandering by at night, that your normal life seems like from another world. (which it is).
backpacking vacation montana grizzly dogs wilderne
A backpacking vacation is the best kind - You become so absorbed in beautiful scenery, staying safe and warm, and well fed, and wondering what may come wandering by at night, that your normal life seems like from another world. (which it is).
backpacking vacation montana grizzly dogs wilderne
Backcountry Camping
A person has more to give after getting away for a few days in the wilderness.
wilderness • backcountry • camping • renewal • beauty
A person has more to give after getting away for a few days in the wilderness.
wilderness • backcountry • camping • renewal • beauty
Backcountry Weather Forecasting
Learn to assess weather in backcountry field settings to minimize the risk of encountering a storm unprepared. These five things will help you better understand weather.
backcountry weather forecasting • predicting weather • backcountry traveler • low pressure • high pressure
Learn to assess weather in backcountry field settings to minimize the risk of encountering a storm unprepared. These five things will help you better understand weather.
backcountry weather forecasting • predicting weather • backcountry traveler • low pressure • high pressure
Banff Horseback Riding
Holiday on Horseback in Banff, Alberta, offers many different types of riding experiences from one week to one day, including women only trips into the backcountry.
horseback riding • banff alberta • backcountry • women only • allenby pass
Holiday on Horseback in Banff, Alberta, offers many different types of riding experiences from one week to one day, including women only trips into the backcountry.
horseback riding • banff alberta • backcountry • women only • allenby pass
Making a Campfire
The warmth of a campfire takes the edge off a winter or early spring backcountry trip. In the summer season a campfire should be avoided.
campfire • backpacking • backcountry • winter • mountain
The warmth of a campfire takes the edge off a winter or early spring backcountry trip. In the summer season a campfire should be avoided.
campfire • backpacking • backcountry • winter • mountain
Protect Camping Food From Bears
Don't get sloppy about protecting your food from nightime visitors. Bears can and will enter your camp to steal your food stash.
backpacking • bears • grizzly • grizzlies • bear bagging
Don't get sloppy about protecting your food from nightime visitors. Bears can and will enter your camp to steal your food stash.
backpacking • bears • grizzly • grizzlies • bear bagging
Snowcat Skiing in Michigan?
In Michigan's U.P., snowcat-served, in-bounds backcountry skiing and snowboarding is the latest thing.
skiing • snowboarding • snowsports • ski the porkies • snowcat skiing
In Michigan's U.P., snowcat-served, in-bounds backcountry skiing and snowboarding is the latest thing.
skiing • snowboarding • snowsports • ski the porkies • snowcat skiing
Lion Rock
Mountain Lions can be nearby, but we will almost never see them. They are masters at stealth and attack, and dog owners should keep their animals in the tent at night.
mountain lion backpacking stealth attack prey wate
Mountain Lions can be nearby, but we will almost never see them. They are masters at stealth and attack, and dog owners should keep their animals in the tent at night.
mountain lion backpacking stealth attack prey wate
Brighton Ski Resort
How to get there, lift tickets, ski runs, and backcountry access.
brighton ski resort • salt lake city • big cottonwood canyon • brighton lift tickets • brighton center
How to get there, lift tickets, ski runs, and backcountry access.
brighton ski resort • salt lake city • big cottonwood canyon • brighton lift tickets • brighton center
Avoid Getting Soft This Winter
Get out and train during the winter months, so next season you will see more wilderness beauty and mystery than you thought possible.
wilderness • backpacking • training • strength • endurance
Get out and train during the winter months, so next season you will see more wilderness beauty and mystery than you thought possible.
wilderness • backpacking • training • strength • endurance
Backpacking Pagans
The earth-centered spirituality of Neopaganism and the wilderness lifestyle of backpacking come together in the Gaiaped spiritual path of earth spirituality.
backpacking pagans • hiking religious tradition • ritual trail tools • mobility of pagans • backpacking spirituality
The earth-centered spirituality of Neopaganism and the wilderness lifestyle of backpacking come together in the Gaiaped spiritual path of earth spirituality.
backpacking pagans • hiking religious tradition • ritual trail tools • mobility of pagans • backpacking spirituality
Fall High Country Backpacking
Bring a heavier sleeping bag, a wool cap and neck protector, and googles to shield against strong, cold wind.
fall backpacking • sleeping bag • stove • high country • hunting season
Bring a heavier sleeping bag, a wool cap and neck protector, and googles to shield against strong, cold wind.
fall backpacking • sleeping bag • stove • high country • hunting season
Hiking Socks
Dry, comfortable, socks which keep your feet from blistering rates up there with a warm, dry, sleeping bag, as far as essential gear.
backpacking socks • socks • hiking socks • insulating socks • wool socks
Dry, comfortable, socks which keep your feet from blistering rates up there with a warm, dry, sleeping bag, as far as essential gear.
backpacking socks • socks • hiking socks • insulating socks • wool socks
Online Outdoor Gear Sites
You can shop from the comfort of your home or office at these online outdoor gear and equipment sites.
online outdoor gear sites • online gear sites • outdoor gear on the internet • internet • outdoor gear
You can shop from the comfort of your home or office at these online outdoor gear and equipment sites.
online outdoor gear sites • online gear sites • outdoor gear on the internet • internet • outdoor gear
Safe Water for Drinking
There are several methods for getting safe water for drinking in the backcountry. Water filtering is the most popular, and is effective in the North American Wilderness.
water filter • water purifier • safe water • clean water • giardia
There are several methods for getting safe water for drinking in the backcountry. Water filtering is the most popular, and is effective in the North American Wilderness.
water filter • water purifier • safe water • clean water • giardia
Skiing on the Kootenay Mountains, BC
South eastern British Columbia's Kootenay Mountains offer resort vacations, backcountry/alpine skiing and the Girl Ski Program in the Canadian Rockies.
winter skiing • kootenay mountains • south eastern bc • canadian rockies • western canada
South eastern British Columbia's Kootenay Mountains offer resort vacations, backcountry/alpine skiing and the Girl Ski Program in the Canadian Rockies.
winter skiing • kootenay mountains • south eastern bc • canadian rockies • western canada
Storing Backpacking Gear
Read my article to find about my latest backpacking mistake. Has anyone else ever done something like this?
backpacking • stove • backpacking stove • gear • preparing
Read my article to find about my latest backpacking mistake. Has anyone else ever done something like this?
backpacking • stove • backpacking stove • gear • preparing
Taking A Companion Backpacking
Getting a Backpack Companion to train is not easy when you live in different cities and allowing your back and legs accustomed to carrying heavy loads takes time.
backpacking • family • daughter • backcountry • wilderness
Getting a Backpack Companion to train is not easy when you live in different cities and allowing your back and legs accustomed to carrying heavy loads takes time.
backpacking • family • daughter • backcountry • wilderness
Yellowstone Learning in Winter
Yellowstone National Park's new winter Lodging and Learning Program allows visitors to adventure in the park while learning about the park's science, history and art.
yellowstone national park • yellowstone association institute • winter sports • backcountry skiing • skiers
Yellowstone National Park's new winter Lodging and Learning Program allows visitors to adventure in the park while learning about the park's science, history and art.
yellowstone national park • yellowstone association institute • winter sports • backcountry skiing • skiers
Camping '99 Destination Series: Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier is one of the most beautiful and natural of America's National Parks. Most of the park is wilderness area while the developed sections provide excellent amenities. The park's six campgrounds are well-maintained and offer great camping. The park's roads provide breath-taking scenic views. A visit to Mount Rainier is an unforgettable experience.
camping • campgrounds • washington state • outdoors • outdoor recreation
Mount Rainier is one of the most beautiful and natural of America's National Parks. Most of the park is wilderness area while the developed sections provide excellent amenities. The park's six campgrounds are well-maintained and offer great camping. The park's roads provide breath-taking scenic views. A visit to Mount Rainier is an unforgettable experience.
camping • campgrounds • washington state • outdoors • outdoor recreation
Summer at Far West Ski Resorts
In summertime, ski resorts turn to a full range of warm weather adventure alternatives. Here’s a sampling of what's happening in the far western U.S and Canada.
summertime ski resorts • far western ski resorts summer • mountain resorts summer activities • water parks • ski resorts mountain biking
In summertime, ski resorts turn to a full range of warm weather adventure alternatives. Here’s a sampling of what's happening in the far western U.S and Canada.
summertime ski resorts • far western ski resorts summer • mountain resorts summer activities • water parks • ski resorts mountain biking
Summer Training Options
With a little ingenuity and determination, you don't have to sit around during the summer, pining away for snow. Keep your competitive edge with other activities and exercises, and get yourself ready for the new season!
snowboard • snowboarding • summer • training
With a little ingenuity and determination, you don't have to sit around during the summer, pining away for snow. Keep your competitive edge with other activities and exercises, and get yourself ready for the new season!
snowboard • snowboarding • summer • training
Shenandoah National Park
Whether visiting the nation's capital, Virginia's Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon or Monticello, there is a storied and beautiful National Park waiting nearby.
camping near washington d.c. • things to do near washington d.c. • birdwatching in virginia • hiking in virginia mountains • camping near charlottesville
Whether visiting the nation's capital, Virginia's Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon or Monticello, there is a storied and beautiful National Park waiting nearby.
camping near washington d.c. • things to do near washington d.c. • birdwatching in virginia • hiking in virginia mountains • camping near charlottesville
Skiing Quebec's Le Massif Resort
A review of Quebec's Le Massif Ski Resort featuring the annual Great Horned Owl Event where local delicacies are served slope side.
skiing deals • le massif ski resort • charlevoix region • quebec city • st. lawrence river
A review of Quebec's Le Massif Ski Resort featuring the annual Great Horned Owl Event where local delicacies are served slope side.
skiing deals • le massif ski resort • charlevoix region • quebec city • st. lawrence river
Last Minute Gifts
Gift ideas for the holiday season that are affordable and creative.
last minute outdoor gifts • compass • headlamp • beanie hat • silva ranger cl compass
Gift ideas for the holiday season that are affordable and creative.
last minute outdoor gifts • compass • headlamp • beanie hat • silva ranger cl compass
Rustic Lodging near Vail, Colorado
Couples who don't mind sharing accommodations, or families who want to rent out an entire cabin for a reunion, should consider this remote lodge in the mountains.
vail • colorado • shrine mountain inn • vail pass • budget lodging
Couples who don't mind sharing accommodations, or families who want to rent out an entire cabin for a reunion, should consider this remote lodge in the mountains.
vail • colorado • shrine mountain inn • vail pass • budget lodging
Whistler, BC Winter Skiing Season
A Whistler Blackcomb vacation in BC is a highlight in travel to Western Canada. Find great deals on lift tickets and accommodations for the winter skiing season.
whistler bc • winter skiing season • british columbia • great deals • lift tickets
A Whistler Blackcomb vacation in BC is a highlight in travel to Western Canada. Find great deals on lift tickets and accommodations for the winter skiing season.
whistler bc • winter skiing season • british columbia • great deals • lift tickets
Winter Camping Basics
Tips for staying warm and dry while winter camping.
winter camping • staying warm while winter camping • planning ahead • down insulation • synthetic insulation
Tips for staying warm and dry while winter camping.
winter camping • staying warm while winter camping • planning ahead • down insulation • synthetic insulation
Camping '99 Destination Series: Grand Canyon National Park
There is no park or place in the world like Grand Canyon National Park. Its magnificent beauty and grandeur draws five million people each year. There are so many things to do and see that visitors need to plan their trips carefully. Know your opportunities and choices before your arrival.
camping • campgrounds • arizona • outdoors • outdoor recreation
There is no park or place in the world like Grand Canyon National Park. Its magnificent beauty and grandeur draws five million people each year. There are so many things to do and see that visitors need to plan their trips carefully. Know your opportunities and choices before your arrival.
camping • campgrounds • arizona • outdoors • outdoor recreation
Preparing for Summertime Adventure
Ideas for preparing for summer, such as organizing gear, physical fitness, and learning new skills.
summer adventure • training for climbing • training for backpacking • ski equipment • snowboard equipment
Ideas for preparing for summer, such as organizing gear, physical fitness, and learning new skills.
summer adventure • training for climbing • training for backpacking • ski equipment • snowboard equipment
The Everglades National Park
Located in south Florida, Everglades National Park is the third largest park in the U.S. Come along as we take a look to see what it has to offer!
florida • everglades national park • everglades • endangered species • boating
Located in south Florida, Everglades National Park is the third largest park in the U.S. Come along as we take a look to see what it has to offer!
florida • everglades national park • everglades • endangered species • boating
The Watauga Association: First in Freedom?
The story of the Overmountain group known as "The first free and independent community on the continent..."
watauga • appalachian history • daniel boone • tennessee • washington district
The story of the Overmountain group known as "The first free and independent community on the continent..."
watauga • appalachian history • daniel boone • tennessee • washington district
Warm Wilderness Nights and Wildflowers
Mountain Wilderness becomes familiar to us, like home, via backpacking. Description of a backpack trip to Colorado mountains during a period of warm nights and magnificent wildflower bloom
wilderness backpacking mountains camping wildflowe
Mountain Wilderness becomes familiar to us, like home, via backpacking. Description of a backpack trip to Colorado mountains during a period of warm nights and magnificent wildflower bloom
wilderness backpacking mountains camping wildflowe
Outdoor Wilderness Survival Kits
Be prepared for outdoor survival emergencies. Putting together a personal survival kit is one good way to be prepared for your next wilderness or boating adventure.
outdoor survival kit • wilderness survival kit • personal survival kit • emergency preparedness • survival kit contents
Be prepared for outdoor survival emergencies. Putting together a personal survival kit is one good way to be prepared for your next wilderness or boating adventure.
outdoor survival kit • wilderness survival kit • personal survival kit • emergency preparedness • survival kit contents
Camping 99 Destination Series: Banff National Park
Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada is one of the most beautiful parks in the world. Visitors are awe-struck with the park's glaciers, rivers, mountains, valleys, meadows and wildlife. It is the home of gorgeous Lake Louise and many other lakes. There are many excellent campgrounds in the park and lots to do and see!
camping • campgrounds • canada • lake louise • rocky mountains
Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada is one of the most beautiful parks in the world. Visitors are awe-struck with the park's glaciers, rivers, mountains, valleys, meadows and wildlife. It is the home of gorgeous Lake Louise and many other lakes. There are many excellent campgrounds in the park and lots to do and see!
camping • campgrounds • canada • lake louise • rocky mountains
Camping Trips 2000: Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park in northwestern Wyoming is one of America's most beautiful parks. Located just south of Yellowstone, however, its beauty is at times overlooked. The park has a lot to offer with its majestic mountains and glacerial lakes. It's environs teem with a variety of wildlife. It is a fantastic place to go camping!
camping • campgrounds • wyoming • outdoors • outdoor recreation
Grand Teton National Park in northwestern Wyoming is one of America's most beautiful parks. Located just south of Yellowstone, however, its beauty is at times overlooked. The park has a lot to offer with its majestic mountains and glacerial lakes. It's environs teem with a variety of wildlife. It is a fantastic place to go camping!
camping • campgrounds • wyoming • outdoors • outdoor recreation
Stomp on that Y2K Bug
Shop for those items that will help you prepare for the Y2K.
y2k • internet • apocalypse • 2000 • prepare
Shop for those items that will help you prepare for the Y2K.
y2k • internet • apocalypse • 2000 • prepare
Book Review: The Book of Survival
<i>The Book of Survival</i> is a handy tool to help you out of sticky situations, whether you're in the suburbs or the woods.
survival • book
<i>The Book of Survival</i> is a handy tool to help you out of sticky situations, whether you're in the suburbs or the woods.
survival • book
Camping 99 Destination Series: Sequoia/Kings Canyon Nat. Parks
Sequoia and Kings Canyon are two National Parks that are managed as one. Camping in these beautiful Sierra parks is an experience of a lifetime. Pam and I have been coming here for 17 years--every year. This is the land of John Muir. This is a mountain land of unbelievable beauty. There is no other place like it on earth!
camping • campgrounds • sierra nevada • sequoia national forest • john muir
Sequoia and Kings Canyon are two National Parks that are managed as one. Camping in these beautiful Sierra parks is an experience of a lifetime. Pam and I have been coming here for 17 years--every year. This is the land of John Muir. This is a mountain land of unbelievable beauty. There is no other place like it on earth!
camping • campgrounds • sierra nevada • sequoia national forest • john muir
Family Camping on a Shoestring Budget
Guest columnist Lisa Beamer tells us how to camp without breaking the bank. Second in a two-part series.
camping • tent • camp • family • vacation
Guest columnist Lisa Beamer tells us how to camp without breaking the bank. Second in a two-part series.
camping • tent • camp • family • vacation
Grand Canyon Loop: South Kaibab to the Bright Angel Trail
If you've been dreaming of doing a fantastic loop hike in THE Canyon, but been afraid of dealing with the crowds, fees and red tape, read on and fear not! A strenuous but very worthy day hike across the Tonto Plateau awaits the intrepid. (Or hey, just look at the pictures...)
adventure • hiking • grand canyon • tonto trail • recreation
If you've been dreaming of doing a fantastic loop hike in THE Canyon, but been afraid of dealing with the crowds, fees and red tape, read on and fear not! A strenuous but very worthy day hike across the Tonto Plateau awaits the intrepid. (Or hey, just look at the pictures...)
adventure • hiking • grand canyon • tonto trail • recreation
A Simple Meal Idea
Good trail meals can be found at grocery stores. It is not necessary to buy prepackaged backpacking meals.
backpacking • meal • cooking • trail meals • tent
Good trail meals can be found at grocery stores. It is not necessary to buy prepackaged backpacking meals.
backpacking • meal • cooking • trail meals • tent
Calvaire (The Ordeal)
The French Horror Homage film Calvaire available on DVD is disturbingly spectacular.
calvaire • belgian horror • horror • fabrice du welz • laurent lucas
The French Horror Homage film Calvaire available on DVD is disturbingly spectacular.
calvaire • belgian horror • horror • fabrice du welz • laurent lucas
Appalachian Trail -- Take a Hike Down America’s Best-Known Trail
Hiking details for the Appalachian Trail.
appalachian trail • national park service • appalachian trail conference
Hiking details for the Appalachian Trail.
appalachian trail • national park service • appalachian trail conference
Desert Canyon Backpacking
The silence and solitude of a descent into an hidden red sandstone canyon is renewing, in body and spirit.
backpacking desert canyon sandstone water wilderne
The silence and solitude of a descent into an hidden red sandstone canyon is renewing, in body and spirit.
backpacking desert canyon sandstone water wilderne
Easter Solace
A story of an unusual but soul-satisfying way to worship on Easter Sunday.
flying • fly • airplanes • planes • small planes
A story of an unusual but soul-satisfying way to worship on Easter Sunday.
flying • fly • airplanes • planes • small planes
The Majestic Beauty of the Canadian Rockies
Highlighting the natural wonders of the Canadian Rockies.
canadian rockies • banff national park • jasper national park • lake louise • waterton national park.
Highlighting the natural wonders of the Canadian Rockies.
canadian rockies • banff national park • jasper national park • lake louise • waterton national park.
Backpacking Stoves
There are several kinds of backpacking stoves - alcohol, white gas (Coleman fuel), canister fuel. Liquid fuel stoves, are the most popular, and are very reliable.
backpacking • stove • alcohol • white gas • coleman fuel
There are several kinds of backpacking stoves - alcohol, white gas (Coleman fuel), canister fuel. Liquid fuel stoves, are the most popular, and are very reliable.
backpacking • stove • alcohol • white gas • coleman fuel
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