Holiday Gift Ideas for Backpackers

Posted by on Dec 12, 2014 in Uncategorized | No Comments

The holiday season is upon us, so I’ve complied a list of new and cool outdoor gear items for the lightweight backpacker on your list. Black Rock has been making high quality down gear for a while now and has earned a solid reputation for innovation with fabric choices and design. I like these new […]

Fresh Air: The Borah Bivy

Posted by on Nov 29, 2014 in Uncategorized | No Comments

I have used a Borah Side Zip Bivy for a lot of my summer trips and it is worked out swimmingly. It has a sil nylon bottom that is all one piece and is sewn in a bathtub form to prevent water from leaking in. On the top it has M90 fabric on the top […]

Momentous Adventures-The Black Bear Traverse (part 3)

Posted by on Nov 23, 2014 in Uncategorized | No Comments

After enjoying a lovely breakfast in Honeymoon Meadows and get ready for a great day of hiking! Make a left at the La Crosse Pass trail and start the 6.4 mile trail up and over the pass. The 1900ft. climb leads to great views of the surrounding peaks Mt. Anderson and its glaciers, Mt. La […]