by altandy | Jun 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
written by Kelly Bauer Did you know that using trekking poles can reduce the compressive force on your knees by up to 25 percent? Or that poles can be used to put up lightweight shelters for you and your hiking partner, saving weight you would otherwise have to carry?...
by altandy | Jun 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
written by Conor Foley Last Saturday we took to the woods seeking shade and the cool breezes that sweep off of mountain streams for the fourth installment in our Trail Seekers Challenge. The beautiful scenery and refreshing waters of the the Little North Santiam...
by altandy | May 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
written by Conor Foley The creation of this blog came about through a shared love of adventure and a desire to spread not only knowledge but the genuine excitement that comes from being outside. We have endeavored to channel that excitement into our writing which has...
by altandy | May 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
written by Sarah Kyllo It was never really about summiting a mountain, a 7800 foot pile of rock. It was about a challenge of whether or not I could hike that far and climb that high against the voices telling me there were easier paths to take in life. The idea was...
by altandy | May 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
written by Michael Gay “The things we see, hear, smell and touch affect us long before we believe anything at all.” – Flannery O’Connor In northern Idaho there is a stretch of dead end road that turns off of Highway 97 and leads to Outlet...
