Over 100 National Parks will host fee-free days during National Park Week, April 17th – 25th. America’s best idea, has gotten even better with this fee waiver week, covering 42 states. A few of the National Parks included on this list: Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree, Mesa Verde, Everglades, Craters of the Moon, Yellowstone, Acadia, Harpers … Continue reading
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Raid the North Extreme is Back!
After a three year hiatus, Raid The North Extreme, a 6 day, 500k, non-stop, epicurean, hedonistic, adventure race has made its return! Last produced in 2007, this unsupported race will take place in The West Kootenays of BC from September 4th to the 12th. In true Raid The North style, this race course will challenge … Continue reading
Pete hikes with his new Osprey Aether 70 pack!
Staying in Puget Sound this week, thought I’d do an urban hike on over to Kirkland with my new Osprey Aether 70 pack. I’m training for an ascent this summer on Mt. Rainier so I loaded my Aether 70 up with 25 pounds of gear and hiked along the Burke Gilman trail, around Lake Washington, … Continue reading
Pete Travels to Kentucky w/ his new Kelty Mistral 0° Sleeping Bag!
That’s right, heading to Lexington Kentucky this week, to do a little canoe trip with my good friend Lewis and his dog Cinder. Actually, we’ll be about 2 hours south of Lexington in Mammoth Cave National Park. We plan to paddle a section of the Green River, you know, the river that helped form the … Continue reading
MSR Ultralite PackTowl
If you’re a big South Park fan like we, at Mountains Plus, all are, chances are you’re familiar with a character named Towelie. Among other characteristics he exhibits, Towelie is best known for his catchphrase, “Don’t forget to bring a towel!” You see, Towelie knows just how useful a towel can be, and how unfortunate … Continue reading
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