from All Mountain Sports
Colorado 14er’s a Perfect Destination
OURAY — “Man, that’s the biggest day I’ve had in a while,” Bean Bowers said after dropping his backpack at the Bilk Creek Basin trailhead in the heart of the San Juan Mountain Range. The comment might have originated from any one of the dozen men trading sturdy hiking shoes for flip-flops at the trail’s eastern terminus.... [Read more of this review]
Big Agnes Mystic SL Sleeping Bag
For those of you that already know Big Agnes – then you know that they stand apart from many outdoor product companies in that their gear all fits together in a well thought out system. That’s one of the biggest reasons we prefer Big Agnes, is the tremendous amount of thought that goes into each piece they make. The Mystic SL 15 degree... [Read more of this review]
From two hours – to two months, the best Packs
TWO HOURS CHICOBAG’s DayPack rePETe, made of 95 percent recycled content (mainly water bottles), easily swallows a couple of snacks, a Sigg, and some sunscreen for a hike or bike ride. Back at home, you can stuff it into the small attached pouch. Other niceties include stretchy bottle pockets and a carabiner that’s 97 percent recycled aluminum.... [Read more of this review]
Pawnee Buttes is a great Colorado Hike
Any resource highlighting the best hiking trails in Colorado will point due west, taking explorers to the mountains. But some locals know of another great hike that is due east. Pawnee Buttes, two bluffs approximately 70 miles east of Fort Collins, rise out of the open land as the centerpiece of Pawnee National Grasslands. The 1.5-mile Pawnee Buttes... [Read more of this review]
Be Prepared for Floods while Camping
(CNN) — The deadly flash floods that swept through remote Arkansas valleys, killing some campers and leaving many others missing, are a grim reminder of the sudden nature of flash floods and the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Emergency preparedness is important at any time, as emergencies are more common than people may think. However,... [Read more of this review]
Hiking Center Opens in Beaver Creek
BEAVER CREEK — Hikers off all ability can visit a variety of destinations when the Beaver Creek opens its hiking center Saturday. Located inside the new Summer Adventure Center on the Starbucks plaza level in Beaver Creek Village, the hiking center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offers scheduled and private hikes and biking tours in Beaver... [Read more of this review]
Top Insect Repellents According to Consumer Reports
‘Tis the season of barbecues, hiking, camping . . . and biting bugs. A good repellent can help you enjoy the outdoors without the company of mosquitoes and ticks. At an outside lab, brave testers bared their arms in mosquito-filled cages and let ticks crawl on them. Consumer Reports recorded how long it took for mosquitoes to start biting and... [Read more of this review]
Marmot Arroyo 30 Degree Down Bag
The new baffled construction on the Marmot Arroyo rocks! It’s a well designed bag which uses 800 fill. It’s rated a 30 degree – yet I tend to think you could use this at temperatures around 25 degrees. The outside shell of the bag seems super tough as compared to other bags that seem as though they’ll tear right out of the box.... [Read more of this review]
Creating an Enjoyable Camping Experience
As school ends, the camping season begins in earnest for most families. Combined with any number of other summer-friendly activities – hiking, fishing, biking, rollerblading, canoeing, and others – camping is a great activity to bring the whole clan together. A couple reminders, in no particular order, as I’m sitting here pondering... [Read more of this review]
North Face Sponsoring Second Annual National Camping Month
SAN LEANDRO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The North Face, the world’s premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technically advanced outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear, today announced June 2010 as the Second Annual National Camping Month, an initiative to encourage and inspire Americans of all ages to get outdoors. “Our commitment... [Read more of this review]
