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5 ULTIMATE SKI HUT TRIP HACKS!
If you enjoy Land Cruiser of the day. Please consider clicking through to today’s sponsor Kelty Camping Gear. Not only does it help this site keep going…you never know what cool gear you might find on sale. Thanks! Benjamin. 5 Though the concept of hut-to-hut skiing originated in Europe, the U.S. is no slouch—with dozens of networks offering epic days of virgin backcountry powder followed by cozy nights in these one-of-a-kind alpine shelters. Whether you’re traveling with a guide and your squad, and arriving to a posh catered meal or just looking for an off-grid place to lay your bag and mack some mac, there’s a hut for you! We…
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7 Days in Patagonia with REI!
Overview Iconic peaks, impressive glaciers and award-winning lodging; this 7-day REI adventure is ideal for the multisport adventurer. Experience Patagonia’s impressive landscape from an adventurous, authentic perspective, staying in idyllic, sustainable domes at the end of each action-packed day. Often referred to as “the end of the world”, Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park is the perfect place for our hiking, kayaking and biking adventure. Each day brings a new activity in this 1,000 square mile national park. Hike to impressive viewpoints, kayak close to a stunning glacier and bike to an area where guanacos outnumber people.Enjoy an extraordinary stay at an award-winning ecolodge in the Torres del Paine National…
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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…
