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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 Get Kids Excited About Snowshoeing
Polar explorer Eric Larsen shares his key strategies for building fun into every adventure.
How to Get Kids Excited About Snowshoeing
Polar explorer Eric Larsen shares his key strategies for building fun into every adventure.
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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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5 Awesome Alternatives to Ski Resorts This Winter
Let’s face it: resort skiing can be great, but it’s not for everyone (or the planet). With single-day lift tickets cracking the $200 mark and mile-long parking and lift lines...
5 Awesome Alternatives to Ski Resorts This Winter
Let’s face it: resort skiing can be great, but it’s not for everyone (or the planet). With single-day lift tickets cracking the $200 mark and mile-long parking and lift lines...
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Plan it Like a Pro: Strengthening Your Mind for...
An educated mind is the most important tool in your backcountry kit.
Plan it Like a Pro: Strengthening Your Mind for...
An educated mind is the most important tool in your backcountry kit.
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How to Snowshoe Safely: 8 Tips from an Expert i...
Go into this season with confidence with these tips from the Northwest Avalanche Center.
How to Snowshoe Safely: 8 Tips from an Expert i...
Go into this season with confidence with these tips from the Northwest Avalanche Center.