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Category Archive: Skills

Treat backcountry wounds, cuts and scrapes in three, easy steps

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In the wilderness, even small cuts can be nasty. These three steps can help you treat any backcountry wound.

February 15, 2023 Blog, Skills

Build an ultralight first aid kit 

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Building an ultralight first aid kit will give you the supplies and confidence to tackle an array of potential problems during most outdoor missions.

January 30, 2023 Blog, Gear, Skills

How outdoor adventure helps to avoid boredom while traveling

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Incorporating human-powered exploration into a trip not only provides a sense of purpose, it also changes your perspective.

January 15, 2023 Adventure Ideas, Blog, Skills

First-time bikepacking: Monumental Loop

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A bikepacking trip along the Monumental Loop in New Mexico reveals the challenges and joy of traveling by bike.

December 31, 2022 Adventure Ideas, Biking, Blog, Skills

Financial advice from Walden Pond

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Thoreau’s financial advice offers a path towards freedom and satisfaction.

November 8, 2022 Blog, Skills

Stupid cheap thorn protection for bikepacking

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Thorn protection is essential for bikepackers and bike commuters. Changing a flat tire might be fun the first […]

February 3, 2022 Biking, Blog, Gear, Skills, Uncategorized

Alternatives to Colorado 14ers – Try these beginner ‘scrambles’

Beginner scrambler works his way up a gully on the Kelso Ridge.
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If you’re looking to add some spice to an alpine ascent, you may enjoy ‘scrambling.’ A scramble is a Class 3 or 4 route that mixes hiking with climbing. Here are some suggestions for how to get started scrambling.

October 16, 2021 Adventure Ideas, Blog, Skills
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