Featured Articles
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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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Vermont After Irene: You Can Get Here From There!
21 September 2011 4:39 PM | No CommentsWith all the national news and photos of damaged covered bridges and washed away roads you might think Vermont is closed to tourism. You'd be wrong . . .
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Maximum Versatility Camping Gear
15 May 2010 7:29 AM | No CommentsLots of folks are tied to roadside campsites by the gear they’ve chosen.
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How To: Preparing Your Car For Winter Driving
02 December 2009 9:55 AM | 6 Comments
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Osprey Archive
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MONSTER Packs: Osprey Argon 110 & Kelty Red Cloud 6650
Posted on February 5, 2010 | 2 CommentsFor half the price, can the Kelty Red Cloud 6650 backpack beat the Osprey Argon 110? -
How To: Going Light (For Good Reason)
Posted on September 5, 2009 | 2 CommentsNormally, I’m not a fanatic for lightweight backpacking. I don’t mind carrying a few extra pounds to achieve more comfort. -
Reader Question: Summer Backpacks And Sleeping Bags
Posted on July 19, 2009 | No CommentsOne piece of advice I would give to anyone looking to buy a pack: get one big enough. Yes, bigger packs are heavier and they tempt you to carry more, but there’s nothing more frustrating than not being able to fit what you need in or on your pack. The packs Tim G mentions are perfect for a real go-light backpacker, but I prefer something in the 80 to 90-liter (4,900-5500 cu. in) range for multi-night 3-season backpacking trips. In winter, there’s no such thing as a pack that’s “too big.”
