Guide Hints

Daily, we make a lot of decisions. Should not be a surprise that decisions are continuously being made in the backcountry. And, when you add … Read more

Did You Know? According to Wikipedia – Socks have evolved over the centuries from the earliest models, which were made from animal skins gathered up … Read more

Do you know who your guide is? Are they qualified, knowledgeable and have your best safety in mind? We have noticed a few unsettling trends … Read more

You have learned by now that we love soup. In the backcountry soup provides all of the nutrients necessary to fill empty bellies, replenish dehydrated … Read more

A blister begins as a hot spot. Blisters are caused by a rub of the skin. This friction forces the layers of skin to shear … Read more

I have two tubs of gloves and mittens. Two. Remove the lid and peruse a variety of colors and sizes and thicknesses. Knit gloves. Fleece … Read more