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We provide trusted expertise that allows hikers to enjoy the backcountry with safety, comfort, and confidence.

Estes Park, CO, USA
Joined December 2008
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Montana Democrats sue state over new political restrictions on college campuses ypradio.org/montana-2021-leg…
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To all who volunteered to help find our missing son Jordan, your support and offers to help are deeply appreciated - if you're in the Vancouver area, and want to help by hiking, dogs or other specialized skills, I'll share search & rescue updates / needs here through my Twitter.
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Check out @backpacking in todays #clientspotlight! Whether you're going for an afternoon or multi-day hike, Backpacking Light provides information and education about hiking and backpacking. Learn more at backpackinglight.com
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Khufu DCF-B in Wind River Range, Wyoming 🇺🇸. Thanks! Repost from @backpacking ・・・ #backpackinglight with the @locusgear Khufu DCF-B in the #windriverrange #wyoming @ Wind River Range instagram.com/p/CDX32Fthac0/… – at Wyoming, USA
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Ryan started his business — @backpacking — back in 2001. This was before WordPress was even a thing and online memberships were essentially non-existent. In fact, people thought it was “suicidal” for Ryan to rely on the membership model. (cont.) 👇 buff.ly/3hpMkuB
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We just discovered @backpacking's Diversity Fund! Pitch a story about the outdoors and win a cash grant along with free gear backpackinglight.com/backpac…
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The snow-capped peaks, sprawling grasslands, old-growth forests, rolling shrublands, and sparkling waters of CA’s San Gabriel Mountains, Central Coast, and Northwest regions are treasures that should be preserved for us all. Let’s #ProtectCAPublicLands!
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Hey Chris Wallace (@FoxNewsSunday), we'll be watching the debate tonight along with Americans around the country who love our #publiclands. We want to hear the candidates respond to these questions! ⬇️ #Debates2020 #MyFutureMyVote
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Check out our podcast this weekend for in-depth interviews with top experts, authors, and entrepreneurs. Some of our recent guests include: + @robbiebax + @backpacking + @MemberDev + @bonjoroapp + @deadlinefunnel And more! You can listen here 👇 buff.ly/3iKNfXP
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I talked to @backpacking about the Trump administration's imminent plans to sell drilling rights in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and why the environmental review process for both seismic surveys and the leasing program has raised serious questions. backpackinglight.com/podcast…
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Buy Less, Do More with Good Enough Gear - Backpacking Light buff.ly/2ySS7aX from @backpacking
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Tonight’s entertainment. @backpacking
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NEW: National Park Service office of public health says continued visitation to parks “not only threatens our workforce, but uniquely enhances COVID-19 risks in neighboring communities and increases negative outcomes.” With @sierra_magazine. sierraclub.org/sierra/nation…
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Wondering how you can help CDT Gateway Communities from afar? We've rounded up this list of ways you can support trailside communities and small businesses - send them some love if you can! continentaldividetrail.org/2…
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"OIA supports the decision made by Emerald Expositions to cancel the @OutdoorRetailer show this summer. While we will greatly miss the gathering of our outdoor community, it is the right thing to do for our industry, our partners and our larger community across the world. 1/
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Our relationship with nature, like a relationship with another person, is an ongoing process. It's crafted and cultivated through shared experiences, lots of time spent together, and appreciation for the whole package.
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Tell Secretary Zinke that an attack on one of our national monuments is an attack on them ALL: parkb.it/2ui2LmI#.WXJtqu3FEZ… #MonumentsForAll
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Senate votes to needlessly and purposely take away the public’s voice in how lands and national parks are managed parkb.it/2mURgiE
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Ultralight backpacking isn't about pack weight. It's about making sure every item you pack is selected with extreme intentionality.
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