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10 Phases of a Thru Hike
What is a thru hike? Technically, it's a long distance trail end-to-end. The preparation, itinerary, and experience, however, is completely up to each individual person. When I first began hiking...
10 Phases of a Thru Hike
What is a thru hike? Technically, it's a long distance trail end-to-end. The preparation, itinerary, and experience, however, is completely up to each individual person. When I first began hiking...
Summer 2016 Outdoor Retailer Trade Show: Overvi...
By Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl, Gossamer Gear Brand Ambassadors Overview and Index (this article) Technology and Trends Lightweight Gear Ultralight Gear Footwear Food Welcome to our coverage of the...
Summer 2016 Outdoor Retailer Trade Show: Overvi...
By Will Rietveld and Janet Reichl, Gossamer Gear Brand Ambassadors Overview and Index (this article) Technology and Trends Lightweight Gear Ultralight Gear Footwear Food Welcome to our coverage of the...
At One with the Weminuche
It had been a few years since I had visited Durango for a trip with GG Ambassador Will Rietveld to romp in his backyard, the Weminuche Wilderness. The two previous...
At One with the Weminuche
It had been a few years since I had visited Durango for a trip with GG Ambassador Will Rietveld to romp in his backyard, the Weminuche Wilderness. The two previous...
2016 Leaders in Conservation Awards Gala
This month, I set down my pack and trail runners and donned business wear for the 7th Annual Leaders in Conservation Awards Gala in Washington, DC. Emceed by former Appalachian...
2016 Leaders in Conservation Awards Gala
This month, I set down my pack and trail runners and donned business wear for the 7th Annual Leaders in Conservation Awards Gala in Washington, DC. Emceed by former Appalachian...
Stoveless Cooking: The Crotch Pot
This third option between stoves and no-cook is the brainchild of Gossamer Gear founder Glen Van Peski. Infrared images of the human body confirm what is basically common knowledge; one...
Stoveless Cooking: The Crotch Pot
This third option between stoves and no-cook is the brainchild of Gossamer Gear founder Glen Van Peski. Infrared images of the human body confirm what is basically common knowledge; one...
Cuben Fiber is now Dyneema Composite Fabrics
By Will Rietveld Fabric Origins The original name Cuben Fiber doesn't do much to describe what the product is; a reporter coined the name back in 1992 when sails made...
Cuben Fiber is now Dyneema Composite Fabrics
By Will Rietveld Fabric Origins The original name Cuben Fiber doesn't do much to describe what the product is; a reporter coined the name back in 1992 when sails made...