Featured Articles
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Winter Camping Goes To The Dogs
07 December 2011 8:30 AM | No CommentsTraveling by dogsled on a guided trip with Mahoosuc Guide Service is an easy, safe, fun, introduction to winter camping.
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Active Seniors: Intrepid Seventy-Somethings Try Snowbiking At Pats Peak
28 November 2011 12:30 PM | No CommentsWith Ben's careful instruction and watchful guidance, we were soon making swooping turns down the bunny slope, getting right back on the carpet lift and riding up to do it all over again. It was exciting and exhilarating and, yes, just plain fun.
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Meta Skis and Sliding Snowshoes: Options For Winter Backcountry Fun
21 November 2011 2:05 PM | No CommentsThese innovative products were designed to bridge the gap between snowshoes and backcountry skis.
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Sleeping Warm In Unexpected Cold
07 March 2011 7:57 PM | No CommentsWhen the temperature drops WAY below what you planned for, you can still have a warm, comfortable night.
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How To: Preparing Your Car For Winter Driving
02 December 2009 9:55 AM | 6 Comments
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Bare Ground Archive
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Maximum Versatility Camping Gear
Posted on May 15, 2010 | No CommentsLots of folks are tied to roadside campsites by the gear they’ve chosen. -
Active Families: Keeping the Kids Bite Free Without Deet
Posted on May 10, 2010 | 1 CommentDon't let the bugs keep the kids indoors. Protective clothing and selective use of spray helps keep insects at bay. -
New Generation Micro-Stoves: Brunton Raptor & Snow Peak Giga GS-100A
Posted on April 30, 2010 | 4 CommentsThe Brunton Raptor and Snow Peak Giga GS-100A show how well micro backpacking stoves can perform. -
GoLite McKenzie Reflexion Softshell Parka: Should It Be Called “GoTo”?
Posted on April 30, 2010 | No CommentsThe GoLite McKenzie Reflexion softshell jacket redefines "useful and flexible" for the author. -
Active Seniors: Pushing Our Limits with A Giant (Falls) Hike!
Posted on April 29, 2010 | 2 CommentsOur intrepid Active Seniors take on a more difficult hike, and find that it's okay to turn around before you reach your goal! -
GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Dualist Integrated Cooking/Eating System
Posted on April 24, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe GSI Pinnacle Dualist is a remarkably-complete, well-thought-out, and functional cooking/eating system at a bargain price. -
How To: “Go” Packs
Posted on April 16, 2010 | 2 CommentsWhat do you need to Be Prepared for spontaneous outdoor getaway? -
How To: Rain Camping
Posted on April 9, 2010 | No CommentsHere's how to keep your gear dry while backpacking in the rain -
Salon Grafix Dry Spray Shampoo: The Remedy For Sticky Sleeping Bags?
Posted on March 28, 2010 | No CommentsMy sweetheart Susan has what would best be described as a "mane" of long, very thick hair. After a day or two of summer hiking, it's sweaty and full of bug dope.
