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The Contemporary Ski Bum: An Adventure Nomad on the Road
If you enjoy Land Cruiser of the day. Please consider clicking through to today’s sponsor KUHL clothing company. Not only does it help this site keep going…you never know what cool gear you might find on sale. Thanks! Benjamin. By Kühl Editor on February 21, 2019 I grew up hearing stories about my uncle’s ski bum days, when he put off college for a few years to work menial jobs all summer, and in the winter, live out of his beat-up, mid-’80s Westfalia van. He’d spend Thanksgiving with our family in LA, and then head to Tahoe, Salt Lake City, or Telluride to live the austere life of a monk, worshipping the Gods…
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Is a Roof-Top Tent right for you?
How to Choose a Roof-Top Tent Given that camping has been around since Homo erectus came down from the trees, it wouldn’t seem like we have many innovations left in the art of sleeping under the stars. That said, roof-top tents, pitched atop their lofty perches, are getting double-takes from a lot of ground-dwelling campers these days. If you’re thinking about buying a roof-top tent, here’s what you’ll need to know. Pros and cons of roof-top tents: Quick setup vs. steeper cost are key considerations. How to know which tent works with your vehicle: Check tent, vehichle and rack specs carefully before you buy. How they attach to your vehicle: The floor bolts to your…
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48 Hours in the French Alps
January 07, 2019 | By Sherpa Adventure Gear Sherpa Ambassador, Nathan Peterson – @petenathanson, recently visited the French Alps and shared his insight and expertise on how to best spend 48 hours in Chamonix, if you’re short on time. All photos courtesy of Nathan. Chamonix is a remote mountain town in the heart of the French Alps, and undoubtedly one of the more popular mountain towns in Europe, but for good reason. Its accessibility to world class skiing, hiking and biking is second to none. If you had the time, this beautiful place would offer enough to keep you busy for months. However, if you’re like me, you likely won’t…