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Camelbak vs. Yeti vs. Hydro Flask Bottles

The market for water bottles, tumblers, and flasks has exploded in recent years, and the quality of products has taken a big step forward.  The days of plain, plastic water bottles are going away.  Instead, high-quality, BPA-free, insulated bottles are becoming the new norm.  These are bottles that, if cared for properly, will last you …

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Best Snowshoes

Montane Snowshoe

If you are looking for a hobby to keep you active during the winter, snowshoeing is a great option. Snowshoeing was first invented several thousand years ago by the indigenous people to help themselves get around through the harsh winter months. The snowshoes would allow them to distribute their weight over a larger area, preventing …

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Bear Spray Guide and FAQ

Being out in the woods, whether you are hiking, fly fishing, paddling, or just exploring, can make for some of the most memorable days of your life.  Maybe you are finding that new trout hole, or the view you haven’t seen before makes it all worth it. With all of the benefits, there are a …

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Common Hiking Injuries

hiking alone

I love getting out and hiking, in fact I try to do it as much as I can. Every once-in-a-while, though, I twist my ankle or take a spill and it reminds me that hiking is not a completely harmless activity. You can hurt yourself. Don’t let that stop you, but be aware of the …

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Hiking Washington’s Heather Lake Trail

heather lake washington

If you love nature and happen to be within a couple hours of Granite Falls, Washington, then working the Heather Lake Trail Loop into your routine should definitely be a plan. Below, we will provide you with all the necessary information to equip yourself before embarking on this adventure.  Where is the trail? Heather Lake …

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