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Garmin Instinct 3 Solar Review
I’ve been seeing more hikers use their phones for everything, especially on long trails like the PCT. It works until the battery tanks or the...
Overwatch x Rescue Review (Search & Rescue Insurance)
When you hit SOS in the backcountry, you don’t get to choose whether a free park helicopter or a private air ambulance shows up. Most...
Garmin GPSMAP H1i Plus Review
The GPSMAP H1i Plus s the latest evolution of Garmin’s top-of-the-line handheld GPS and inReach for the outdoors, but does it beat its predecessor, the...
Garmin Fenix 8 Pro Review: LTE and inReach?
The Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is the 1st Fenix with not only LTE, but also inReach satellite technology directly on the watch, and I’ve been...
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Guadalupe Peak Hike Guide
At 8,751 feet, Guadalupe Peak is the highest point in Texas and one of the most rewarding hikes in the USA. You’ll climb over 3,000...
Aztec Cave Trail Guide
The Aztec Cave Trail is a short, steep hike in Franklin Mountains State Park that climbs to a set of shallow caves with wide views...
Rim Trail Grand Canyon
The Rim Trail at the Grand Canyon is one of the park’s rare easy hikes, following the South Rim with nonstop canyon views instead of...
Peekaboo Loop Trail
The Peekaboo Loop Trail takes you away from the crowds and into some of the most dramatic hoodoo scenery in Bryce Canyon. This scenic, up-and-down...
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Garmin inReach SOS: Costs & How to Use It
Garmin inReach SOS is a feature you hope you'll never need, but if you do press that button, what really happens next? In this guide,...
Hiking Permits Booking Hack
Are you tired of missing out on those bucket list hikes due to a competitive permit system? Well, I've got a trick that will increase...
How to Find Public and Park Land Boundaries for Free
There are a lot of data sources for public land and park boundaries, but not many easy ways to access and work with them. In...
How to Check If There Is Snow On the Trail
Even if you know it's snowed, it's often hard to pinpoint whether snow will be on the specific areas of the trail you're hiking on....
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Mt Mitchell Hike
While you can drive to the highest peak east of the Mississippi, the Mt. Mitchell hike, with about 3,700 feet of climbing, is much more...
Hike Wheeler Peak NV
The hike to Wheeler Peak (NV) is tough, but it has its payoffs. On a clear day, you can see for 100 miles, and the...
Humphreys Peak Hike
Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona, is a classic hike. From the summit, you can see all the way to the Grand Canyon. The...
Black Elk Peak Hike
Black Elk Peak is not only South Dakota's high point, but it's also one of the most beautiful hikes in the USA. This guide will...
Hike White Butte - North Dakota's Highpoint
White Butte, the high point of North Dakota, isn’t a tough hike—but getting there is half the fun. It’s a remote spot out in the...
Mt Whitney Hike
The Mt Whitney hike is one of the classic bucket list adventures in the U.S. At 14,505 feet, Mount Whitney is the highest peak in...
High Point NJ Hike
You can drive to the top of High Point, but this short hike gives you just enough effort to make it feel earned. You’ll hike...
Mount Tammany Red Dot Trail Guide
The Mount Tammany Red Dot Trail is New Jersey’s most popular hike for a reason. The steep, rocky climb to the top of Mount Tammany...