Field Guides ◆ Plan with us
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Notes from the trail. Routes we've actually walked, kits that have actually been packed, and the trips worth driving for.
Latest field guide ◆ May 2026
Winter camping for first-timers
Winter camping is the hardest version of outdoor travel. The cold is uncompromising, the gear penalties are steep, and the weather is more dangerous than any other season. It's also one of the most...
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Notes from the trail.
Summer camping at high altitude
Spring camping: mud, melt, and wildflowers
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