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Hiking the Continental Divide

Becca Foster — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 07:08:56 +0000

Follow Becca Foster as she hikes the most rigorous and physically demanding trail in the U.S. spanning 3,100 miles and 5 mountainous states in the west.

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How To Work Your Camping Stove

Grace Crowley — Fri, 20 May 2016 05:26:25 +0000

With spring here and summer on its way, it's time to pull out the camping gear! Here's a quick refresher if it's been a while since you lit up your propane stove. Bon Apetite!

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7 Unbelievable Southwest Parks That are Not the Grand Canyon

Lauren Crowley — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 00:09:12 +0000

A couple of years ago, during the all tumult caused by congresses shutting down the federal government, I had already made plans to hike the Grand Canyon. I had lived in western New Mexico for almost three years and had never seen it! Unfortunately, as the fixed date of my entry into the park drew nearer, it became clear that I was going to have to make alternate plans. Fortunately for me, The Four Corners has more than enough incredible […]

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Choosing a Vehicle

Grace Crowley — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 14:24:21 +0000

There are several different directions you can go here, and all five will have a serious impact on your “vehicle life” adventure. Personally, I have lived and traveled in a Volvo 740 Station Wagon, Ford Explorer, Dodge Ram [semi] Conversion Van, and lastly, a VW Vanagon Westfalia. Each vehicle has its distinct pros and cons and here we will attempt to find the best fit for you. Things to think about are ease of driving, inconspicuousness, comfortability, miles per gallon, ease […]

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Water In the Backcountry: How much do I need?

Grace Crowley — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:27:29 +0000

Always, always remember to bring water. Primitive or dispersed campsites do not generally have access to water, and even designated campgrounds can have problems with year-round water. There are a lot of opinions out there about how much water you should drink a day, but a general rule if you are being active is an absolute minimum of 2 liters a day. That does not include water you use to cook with. Another good rule of thumb is an ounce […]

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Pay Camping

Grace Crowley — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 22:26:07 +0000

So dispersed camping isn’t for you… or maybe it’s just time to sit on a toilet and take a shower. Whatever you are looking for, there are loads of options. Campgrounds vary in quality and amenities so much that you can pretty much get anything you are looking for with a quick internet search. Many campgrounds include a pool, Wi-Fi, a rec room, a basic store, showers and toilets, and a playground. You will also usually get a picnic table, […]

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Free Camping

Grace Crowley — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 22:19:07 +0000

So you’ve decided to forgo pay camping. Good for you. In the United States, there is little to no reason to need to pay for camping — especially in the West. While there are lots of places to free camp, finding them can be tricky. After all, if it were just as easy as pay camping, nobody would pay, right? When choosing a place to camp, there are a few things to consider. First, is it legal? There is an […]

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Water Filtration & Purification

Grace Crowley — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:15:34 +0000

Ask 5 different people how they filter their water, and you will get 5 different answers. My preferred filtration system is iodine. It’s small, cheap, and easy to use and find. We used iodine on our trek in the Anapurnas in Nepal so that we didn’t have to buy and dispose of plastic water bottles. Bleach is another relatively common method because it is so common and cheap. I have mixed feelings about this because if you use too much […]

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5 Most Important Things to Consider When Looking for a Camping Spot

Grace Crowley — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:09:51 +0000

Ground You want to find flat, dry, non-vegetated ground to camp on. Pay attention to where the water will collect or pass through if it rains. Will you end up in a puddle of mud in the morning? Is there a log or rock in the way of your tent? Will you be killing native plants or destroying an ecosystem by placing your tent? Distance from water As nice as it is to camp right next to a water source, […]

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