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LEAVE NO TRACE: MANAGING HUMAN WASTE OUTDOORS
This is a story about poop. It’s about the principles of Leave No Trace camping not changing exactly, but evolving in the way we need to apply them. Because we are loving our wild places to death by treating them like giant toilets.
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5 WAYS TO BE A CLEANER BACKCOUNTRY CAMPER
While backcountry trip planning quickly conjures up a long list of questions (How much food do I need? What equipment should I bring? Is the weather going to cooperate?), very rarely do they circle back to our impact on nature.
ALL EXPERT TIPS FROM MSR
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Snowshoeing: A Beginner's Guide to Avalanche Sa...
The basics to recognizing avalanche terrain.
Snowshoeing: A Beginner's Guide to Avalanche Sa...
The basics to recognizing avalanche terrain.
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How to Find a Compatible Backcountry Ski and Sn...
I thought I had clearly communicated which slope I wanted to avoid. It had dumped snow the night before, I was in an unfamiliar area, and I wanted to play...
How to Find a Compatible Backcountry Ski and Sn...
I thought I had clearly communicated which slope I wanted to avoid. It had dumped snow the night before, I was in an unfamiliar area, and I wanted to play...
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How to Wash Dishes While Camping in the Backcou...
These Leave No Trace principles should guide you when you're on dish duty.
How to Wash Dishes While Camping in the Backcou...
These Leave No Trace principles should guide you when you're on dish duty.
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Hiking a Route vs. Hiking a Trail: Part 1
What’s the difference and are you ready to start tackling routes?
Hiking a Route vs. Hiking a Trail: Part 1
What’s the difference and are you ready to start tackling routes?
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A Bucket List of Washington Ski Tours
Here’s where northwest photographer Jason Hummel will be spending 2017. Where will you?
A Bucket List of Washington Ski Tours
Here’s where northwest photographer Jason Hummel will be spending 2017. Where will you?