Second only to gear, food is the most difficult thing for backpackers to get right. Follow these recommendations on amounts, types, and overnight storage to avoid learning the hard way. My experience ...
Thanks to today’s lightweight equipment, a backpack loaded with all your weekend supplies should weigh less than 35 pounds. Rent a tent. Many outfitters rent shelter, packs and other gear. It cuts ...
Midstaters looking to get in touch with their wild side this summer and go backpacking are in luck. The midstate boasts an abundance of trails and parks. We caught up with Environ­mental Education ...
SCPRT Grant Wilderness First Aid is at Devil’s Fork State Park. For details and registration, visit www.setgols.org. EarthSkills: Trapping Fish and Small Game is 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Hagood Mill. The ...
IT WAS ONE of those days I waited for all winter. There was not a cloud in the sky or a breeze in the air. It was way too nice to stay at home and do the chores. It was time to get ready for that ...
HIKING — A Backpacking Basics presentation geared to the Inland Northwest will be presented Tuesday, 7 p.m., by the staff at the Spokane REI store, 1125 N. Monroe St. A presentation geared to ...
Whether you’re a veteran backpacker who’s already checked off many long-distance treks or you’re brand new to the idea of carrying everything you need on your back into the wilderness for days, the ...
REI will take the mystery out of Backpacking with an overview of planning, preparation and gear. Learn how to choose a pack, select proper clothing and footwear. Plus, we'll give you important notes ...