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Mother's Day Gift Guide 2022 - Best Gift Ideas For Every Type of Outdoor Mom
May 03, 2022

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2022 - Best Gift Ideas For Every Type of Outdoor Mom

We've put together the ultimate Mother's Day gift guide for every kind of outdoor mom. Whether you're looking to find her the most comfortable stadium seat for long hours of sideline support or a water filter that she can take on her next alpine adventure, this list is sure to have something perfect for your outdoor-loving mom.

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snowshoe tracks in snow
December 16, 2021

The History of Snowshoeing: A Trek Through Time

For those curious, it turns out the history of snowshoeing is somewhat mysterious. The archeological record is slim when it comes to the origin of snowshoes, and recent developments in the understanding of how humans came to the Americas have put something of a wrench in the gears of the generally accepted theory.

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6 Things to Know When Heading Out On Your First Mountaineering Expedition
October 12, 2021

6 Things to Know When Heading Out On Your First Mountaineering Expedition

I’ve officially fallen in love with mountaineering. 

I'm no pro by any means, but I hope by sharing some of the things I've learned in my PNW mountaineering adventures, it might help someone else get a little closer to standing on their first alpine summit.

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What mountaineering adventures do you have planned coming up? Leave us a comment below!

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Snowshoeing an Alaskan Glacier - Alaska Hike
May 11, 2021

Walk a Mile in My Shoes: Alaskan Glacier Edition

Alaska provides no shortage of adventure opportunities for myself and my husband, and we try our best to take advantage of the time we have while living here. To kick off 2021, we hiked to the Grewingk Glacier, which is located right outside of Homer, Alaska and is only accessible by boat or water taxi.  The Grewingk glacier itself is 13 miles long and located in the Kenai Mountains, near Kachemak Bay. 

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