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What are your essential pieces of hiking gear? With summer right around the corner, we’re starting to think about hiking, and gear is a regular topic of discussion here at [...]

The Austrian Alps are known for scenic valleys and villages, sandwiched between stunning snow-capped peaks. These valleys often serve as points for jumping off onto endless activities all times of [...]

Are you looking for a winter hike or snowshoe close to Denver or Boulder? Then you should consider Indian Peaks Wilderness Area for your next winter hike. Indian Peaks is [...]

“You have to get a Squamish” I had been told by several members of my family. Finally, one afternoon a package arrived. It was a Squamish Hoody. My sister called [...]

A great mixture of protection and light weight, the Arc’teryx Incendo Vest is a great option for hikers or trail runners. This is a simple piece of gear you can [...]

We had the chance to join some friends on a backpacking trip last summer, but we wanted to go fast and light. We picked up MEC’s Spark Tent, impressed by [...]

“Wow, you look great” my wife said, as I tried on the new Kadem Henley short-sleeve shirt for the first time. This may be the perfect all-around hiking and casual [...]

If you love backpacking in the wild, you won’t find a better experience than a backpacking trip in Banff National Park. Our favorite trails include great options for beginner backpackers, [...]

Trying to find the perfect hat for outdoor adventures is a tough job. Some are too hot, some too heavy, some don’t fit right. Don’t head to the trail without [...]

“I’ve actually thought about taking my old Gamma Hiking pants and turning them into shorts” our gear tester said when they got these new Gamma LT Shorts. “I love the [...]