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Backpacking 101: How to Prepare for Your First Backcountry Camping Trip
(Words and Photos: Mecca R. Dennehy) Backpacking is an incredible way to experience the backcountry. It’s camping but a thousand times better than your regular car camping at a 100-site campground. Being able to pack everything you need into a... Backpacking is an incredible way to experience the backcountry. Check out this comprehensive guide to prepare for your forest backpacking trip. From what gear to bring, to how to pack your backpack, to backcountry cooking, and trail etiquette, we hope...
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Daughter and father hiking
(Words and Photos: Emily Wood) Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, I have always loved the outdoors. There is a certain kind of peace that can only be found while surrounded by nothing but trees, mountains, and fresh air.... Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, I have always loved the outdoors. There is a certain kind of peace that can only be found while surrounded by nothing but trees, mountains, and fresh air. My fondest memories are paired...
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Snowshoeing an Alaskan Glacier - Alaska Hike
(Words and Photos: Callie Stadler) Alaska provides no shortage of adventure opportunities for myself and my husband, and we try our best to take advantage of the time we have while living here. We make an effort to get out... Alaska provides no shortage of adventure opportunities for myself and my husband, and we try our best to take advantage of the time we have while living here. To kick off 2021, we hiked to the Grewingk Glacier, which is located...
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Winter Adventures: Tips for Adventuring In Cold Weather from the CMT Outbounders - Winter Camping
Just because the weather is colder and there may be snow on the ground doesn’t mean the adventures need to stop. Quite the opposite in fact! Our Outbounders are vets when it comes to getting outside and turning winter into... Just because the weather is colder and there may be snow on the ground doesn’t mean the adventures need to stop.  Quite the opposite in fact!  Our Outbounders are vets when it comes to getting outside and turning winter into...
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Intro to Solo Backpacking: Tips for Camping Alone in the Backcountry
(Words and Photos: Paxton Hall) Now that our Public Lands have started to reopen, a backpacking trip and a night camping out in the backcountry might be just what many of us need to disconnect, reset and feel normal again... Thinking about going solo?  Backpacking alone is a rewarding and challenging experience.  Incorporate these camping tips into your planning to stay safe and get the most of your trip. 
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