by altandy | Mar 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
written by Conor Foley Spring can be a tricky time for layers. One minute we stand in the park bathed in sunlight, surrounded by flowers in bloom, the next we are doused in a frigid shower and our boots churn the ground into a muddy mess. As a resident of this great...
by altandy | Mar 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
written by Kelly Bauer The number one item you will need in the backcountry is undoubtedly water. The amount of water you need will vary on temperature, altitude and your daily physical output. Depending on the person, a hiker may want 3-4 liters a day not including...
by altandy | Mar 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
written by Conor Foley A century ago the president of the United States, Woodrow Wilson, forged new ground with his creation of the National Park Service. Although the first national park had in fact been established several decades earlier in 1872, this new service...
by altandy | Mar 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
You’re Invited! Who: All of our Salem Summit friends young and old that are dedicated to playing outside and making Salem awesome! What: Salem Summit Trail Seekers is a seven month long scavenger hunt with awesome prizes ranging from cool stickers to camping and...
by altandy | Feb 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
written by Conor Foley No matter how often I seek out thrilling adventures I am still filled with a flutter of wings at the start of each trip as the twin fuels of excitement and fear collide and mix in my belly. It is a feeling at once sobering and rejuvenating and I...
by altandy | Feb 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
written by Kelly Bauer Have you ever walked into a store with just one thing on your list: socks? Or maybe you’re buying some socks as a gift. “This should be easy” you say to yourself. Then you walk back to the socks and realize there seem to be an infinite number of...
