Tag Archive for: camping

BCT Gear: What Worked Well and What’s Even Better

How to Pick the Perfect Campsite

Tips for the outdoors
This will be a on going list I will add to regularly. If you have tips to add, by all means please send them to us. It is not meant to be a all inclusive list but hopefully it will help you on your next adventure, whether it be camping,…

Winter Camping Tips
Winter camping offers it's own set of challenges. The following is a summary of things to consider when venturing out into the wilds during the winter season.
One of the first things to consider is travel is slower so distances covered are…

West Fork San Juan River, Rainbow Hot Springs
November 19, 2011
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Location: West Fork San Juan River, Rainbow Hot Springs
Weminuche Wilderness Area in the San Juan National Forest
Pagosa Ranger District, San Juan National Forest
Getting…

Top Ten Hiking Essentials
Top Ten Things to Bring on a Hike:
1. Map
2. Compass (actually know how to use it)
3. Water (and a way to purify it)
4. First aid kit (be sure to include an extra day of any medication you are taking or might need in…