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Three Failed Hikes: what I wore, what I learned

3 "Failed" Hikes: The Joy is in the Journey

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Three hikes. Three failed summits. One important lesson. From Quandary Peak to Sky Pond, Mike shares the unexpected moments that made these outdoor adventures unforgettable. Along the way: frozen waterfalls,...

3 "Failed" Hikes: The Joy is in the Journey

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Three hikes. Three failed summits. One important lesson. From Quandary Peak to Sky Pond, Mike shares the unexpected moments that made these outdoor adventures unforgettable. Along the way: frozen waterfalls,...

The Birthday Trip I Didn't Plan (and why it might become a tradition) by Maylynn

The Birthday Trip I Didn't Plan (And Why It Mig...

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A last-minute yurt reservation turned into one of the best weekends we’ve had. A few miles into the Uintas, with no cell service and plenty of mud and slushy snow,...

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The Birthday Trip I Didn't Plan (And Why It Mig...

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A last-minute yurt reservation turned into one of the best weekends we’ve had. A few miles into the Uintas, with no cell service and plenty of mud and slushy snow,...

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Your Ultimate Fall Bushcraft Guide by Outdoor Element

Your Ultimate Fall Bushcraft Guide

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As the leaves begin to change and a chill enters the air, fall becomes the perfect time for bushcrafting adventures. Whether you're trekking through the Pacific Northwest, foraging in the...

Your Ultimate Fall Bushcraft Guide

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As the leaves begin to change and a chill enters the air, fall becomes the perfect time for bushcrafting adventures. Whether you're trekking through the Pacific Northwest, foraging in the...

No soggy gear: rain won't ruin bucket list hike or overlanding event with charlotte's webbing

No Soggy Gear: Rain won't ruin Bucket List Hike...

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  In July and August, Charlotte's Webbing saved our bacon! Well, maybe not actual bacon, but it did save gear from being drenched in a couple of downpours.  Most recently,...

No Soggy Gear: Rain won't ruin Bucket List Hike...

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  In July and August, Charlotte's Webbing saved our bacon! Well, maybe not actual bacon, but it did save gear from being drenched in a couple of downpours.  Most recently,...

Mastering Firecraft: Processing Tinder, Feathering Wood & the Art of Batonning

Mastering Firecraft: Processing Tinder, Feather...

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Fire—the magical element that turns a camping trip into a sizzling adventure! It's fun to make and more importantly, it can prove critical to your survival in an emergency. In...

Mastering Firecraft: Processing Tinder, Feather...

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Fire—the magical element that turns a camping trip into a sizzling adventure! It's fun to make and more importantly, it can prove critical to your survival in an emergency. In...

The Brown Family's Havasu Falls Adventure by Joe Brown

The Brown Family's Havasu Falls Adventure 2023 ...

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Voice outside the tent at 11:07 pm Thu night: Hello. Hello. Anyone in there? (am I dreaming of Pink Floyd?)  Us inside the tent: Yes (hesitantly, but thinking who the...

The Brown Family's Havasu Falls Adventure 2023 ...

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Voice outside the tent at 11:07 pm Thu night: Hello. Hello. Anyone in there? (am I dreaming of Pink Floyd?)  Us inside the tent: Yes (hesitantly, but thinking who the...