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keep your dog safe on the trail with these tips

The backcountry can be an unforgiving place for man and beast alike, but as masters of man’s best friend, it’s our responsibility to keep our furry friends safe from unexpected…

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Hike

Beat the Crowds – Tips for Finding Solitude in the Outdoors

Alex Faubel

It’s no secret that most people who love the outdoors are also wildly protective of it. I believe as stewards of the wilderness, it’s our job to keep it beautiful…

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Backpack

Everything You Need to Know for Your First Backpacking Trip

Alex Faubel

Choose a Beginner-Friendly Destination The easiest way to choose a destination you know is right for your abilities is to contact the local ranger’s office near where you’d like to…

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Features

The Seven Leave No Trace Principles – Etiquette for the Trail

Alex Faubel

Growing up in Florida, I didn’t do a lot of camping, hiking, or backpacking. When I moved to Colorado and started hiking I admittedly didn’t know all the “rules”. My…

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Hike here, drink here. All you need to know about where to go and what to drink when you're done with your hike.

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Hike Here, Drink Here – Pairing Colorado Hikes with Their Best Libations

Alex Faubel

Nothing quite pairs as well as a strenuous hike and a post-trek beverage, which is why we’re taking the guesswork out of tracking down a drinking establishment after your hike.…

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Stories

Getting Outside During Colorado’s Mud Season

Alex Faubel

Ah mud season. The lovely time in Colorado when the snow melts and the rains simultaneously fall from the heavens creating a slick sludge on most of the trails. Getting…

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Stories

Spending the Night at the Squaw Mountain Lookout

Matt NeSmith

Before I get into the details of the Squaw Mountain Lookout, there are two important details I need to cover. One, I do not like the cold. I’m from Florida…

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Review of the Mountain Standard standard issue insulator

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Reviews

Prepare for Any Weather with Mountain Standard’s Standard Issue Insulator

Matt NeSmith

With constantly changing weather in the Colorado outdoors, the gear we buy should be as versatile as it is comfortable. In the afternoon it may be mid-60s and sunny, but…

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Stories

Chasing the Autumn Leaves in Colorado

Matt NeSmith

Colorado is a beautiful state. I think that fact is well know. But every year, for a few weeks, it outdoes itself and splashes of yellow, red, and orange light…

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