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Long-Distance / Thru Hiker Workshop at OGE

Long-Distance / Thru Hiker Workshop at OGE

Catey Patey

Planning a hike of the Long Trail? Always wanted to spend some time on the AT? Fascinated by the idea of long-distance backpacking? Come down to the Outdoor Gear Exchange...

Long-Distance / Thru Hiker Workshop at OGE

Catey Patey

Planning a hike of the Long Trail? Always wanted to spend some time on the AT? Fascinated by the idea of long-distance backpacking? Come down to the Outdoor Gear Exchange...

Solo Climber Alert: Petzl's Advice On Self Belay

Solo Climber Alert: Petzl's Advice On Self Belay

Berne Broudy

In climbing or mountaineering, a roped team offers the highest level of safety. Nevertheless, we all know that fixed-rope solo climbing is an option that many climbers have taken, experimenting...

Solo Climber Alert: Petzl's Advice On Self Belay

Berne Broudy

In climbing or mountaineering, a roped team offers the highest level of safety. Nevertheless, we all know that fixed-rope solo climbing is an option that many climbers have taken, experimenting...

AT Bindings: Which One Is Right For You?

AT Bindings: Which One Is Right For You?

Berne Broudy

Right now in the world of AT bindings, there are a lot of excellent choices. Within those excellent choices, there are some subtle differences. Read on to discover which binding...

AT Bindings: Which One Is Right For You?

Berne Broudy

Right now in the world of AT bindings, there are a lot of excellent choices. Within those excellent choices, there are some subtle differences. Read on to discover which binding...

Get Down!

Get Down!

Berne Broudy

The mercury is dropping--winter is here. And when you're really cold nothing warms you up like a down jacket or sweater. Warmth to weight, it's the toastiest insulation around. We...

Get Down!

Berne Broudy

The mercury is dropping--winter is here. And when you're really cold nothing warms you up like a down jacket or sweater. Warmth to weight, it's the toastiest insulation around. We...

How To Trim Your Skins

Berne Broudy

If you were lucky enough to be treated to or to have treated yourself to a new pair of climbing skins this winter, you might be wondering how to trim...

How To Trim Your Skins

Berne Broudy

If you were lucky enough to be treated to or to have treated yourself to a new pair of climbing skins this winter, you might be wondering how to trim...

New Company: Jupa Kids Clothing

New Company: Jupa Kids Clothing

Berne Broudy

Since 1983 Jupa has offered a large range of technical products of superior quality. Designed for Fall and Winter activities, Jupa clothing provides kids with protection against cold, wind and...

New Company: Jupa Kids Clothing

Berne Broudy

Since 1983 Jupa has offered a large range of technical products of superior quality. Designed for Fall and Winter activities, Jupa clothing provides kids with protection against cold, wind and...