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Why I Transitioned From Snowboarder to Skier

Why I Transitioned From Snowboarder to Skier

If it seems as though everyone under 40 is snowboarding instead of skiing, that’s because it is largely true.  Snowboarding has become quite popular while skiing is on the decline. As someone who has snowboarded and skied, I’ve decided to trade in my snowboard...

Portable Water Filters for Hikers & Campers  

Portable Water Filters for Hikers & Campers  

You’ve hiked seven miles in the blazing hot sun on a humid day.  Every last drop of your water is gone.  In a desperate attempt to hydrate, you cup your hands beneath creek water and lift it to your mouth.  It is in this moment when you regretted not...

Why Every Hiker Needs a Backpack Water Filter

Why Every Hiker Needs a Backpack Water Filter

Imagine hiking deep into the wilderness only to realize you’ve lost your water bottle.  You frantically search the area yet there’s no sign of your precious H2O. What do you do? If you prepared accordingly, you would reach into your backpack and find your trusty water...

Every Hiker Needs a Headlamp  

Every Hiker Needs a Headlamp  

Unexpected surprises are the “magic” of hiking.  Venture out for a hike and you are nearly guaranteed to see something new and interesting. As every veteran hiker knows, wayward adventurers expect the unexpected.  In some cases, those surprises take the form...