How to Choose the Right Backpacking Tent

Backpacking Gear Guide | Backpacking Tents | How to choose the right tent that can fit in a backpack | Tent parts & terminology
How to Make Water Safe to Drink

How to make water safe to drink | Backcountry Survival Guide | Backpacking Skills | Finding Water| Boiling Water | Sanitizing Water
Canoeing Blue Barrels vs Bear Proof Barrels

Canoeing Blue Barrels vs Bear Proof Barrels | How to canoe safely through bear country | Float trip tips | Safety | Responsible Food Storage
Are Grizzly Bears Endangered?

The Grizzly Bear Low-Down | Endangered or Prolific | Visiting Grizzly Bear Country | How-To Stay Safe in Grizzly Territory
Smells that Repel Bears

Learn how to use a bear’s nose against him | Smells that repel bears | How to repel bears with scents | Camping safely in bear country
What’s Up With the Bears in Los Angeles?

I didn’t know black bears lived in Los Angeles County until one shut down my high school for the afternoon. I remember the day well– our typically quiet English class was interrupted by the wailing of a lockdown alarm, followed by a loudspeaker blaring instructions to get inside and lock the doors. Our class formed […]
Camping and Cooking Equipment You Need

What You Need from Your Camping Cooking Equipment | 3 Steps to a Camp Kitchen | Gear, Tips, & Strategy
Are Black Bears Dangerous?

Fact and fiction of Cocaine Bear | Learn about typical black bear behavior | Are black bears dangerous | Visit black bear country safely
Get Answers About Bears In Colorado

Get Answers About Bears In Colorado | FAQ About Colorado Bears | Black Bear Info | Colorado Bear Population
Choose Your Own Adventure: What Long Trail Is for You?

The decision to undergo a thru hike is not an easy one. There are many things to consider, from food storage to shelter to your pack to the shoes you will inevitably wear down (multiple times). These choices and related opinions are incredibly contentious among hikers but more prevalent are the questions and disbelief you may encounter in your closest friends and family.