Winter Hiking
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Dirtbag Crampon Bag Hack
Here is a crampon bag hack I’ve been using for the past few years to protect the front mesh pocket…
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Is it Better to Buy a Sleeping Bag with a Gore-Tex Shell or to Use a Bivy Sack?
Is it better to buy a winter sleeping bag with a waterproof/breathable shell fabric or to just use a waterproof/breathable bivy sack instead?…
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How to Layer for Winter Hiking
Layering is one of the most important skills that winter hikers must learn. It’s the key to staying comfortable in…
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Sealskinz Waterproof Extreme Cold Weather Gauntlet Gloves Review
Sealskinz’s Waterproof Extreme Cold Weather Gauntlet Gloves have a high degree of dexterity and warmth. I use them when I…
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How to Sharpen Crampons
? With winter just around the bend, this is a good time to start thinking about checking your winter hiking…
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How to Safely Cross Streams in Winter
Winter stream crossings can be dangerous if you slip off a rock or fall through an ice shelf and get…
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Avalanche Beacons and Companion Rescue
If you go into Avalanche terrain, you should always bring an avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe with you, and know…
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What is the Rest Step?
There’s a hiking technique called the rest step that winter hikers and mountain climbers use to preserve their energy during…
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Winter Hiking Safety Tips
Winter can be a dangerous time to hike or camp in the backcountry, but with planning and proper preparation, a…
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10 Backpacking Gear Maintenance Tasks for December
Here are 10 hiking and backpacking gear maintenance tasks to put on your to-do list this December. With the winter…
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How to Attach an Ice Axe to a Backpack
This is a serious issue because I see a lot of people do this improperly, opening themselves to a potentially…
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How to Keep Your Ski Goggles from Fogging on Winter Hikes
There are times when you need to wear ski goggles and a balaclava that provides full-face protection on winter hikes,…
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The Problem with Pac Boots for Winter Hiking
Pac boots, like the kind you get from Sorel, Kamik, Cabelas, or LL Bean, are not a good option for…
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Winter Traction and When to Wear It
Winter hikers use three different kinds of traction devices in winter: microspikes, mountaineering crampons, and snowshoes. Microspikes and mountaineering crampons are…
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