Most people visit Yellowstone from their cars. When they stop, it is at one of the park highlights which is crowded with visitors. The wise visitor sets aside some time for a longer dayhike. Watch the video here:
The MSR MicroRocket is designed so be ultralight, strong and compact and is a great addition to any backpacker’s pack. What initially appealed to me is how light this single burner stove is, coming in at just 73g (2.6oz) not … Continue reading
We’re busy rolling out new content and features on Tripleblaze in preparation for the spring and wanted to fill you in on the latest: major hiking trail pages. FIrst off, we’re defining major hiking trails as those with multiple segments … Continue reading
Lots of interesting events and activities are popping up around the country this winter. For instance, in Eagan, Minnesota, you can go hiking, skiing or snowshoeing by candlelight! Often ski resorts have night skiing, but I think it’s interesting that … Continue reading
Photo extracted from blogs.cfr.org. After countless years of attending parties and watching the ball drop on TV on New Year’s Eve, it was time to celebrate differently for the end of 2012. This year I wanted to spend New Year’s … Continue reading
Park Ranger Vickie Mates describes strenuous hikes in Yosemite Valley, including the Yosemite Falls Trail, the Mist Trail to the top of Nevada Fall, and the Panorama Trail. Watch the video here:
What was supposed to be a weekend celebration turned into a horrific tragedy this past weekend in Missouri. David Decareaux, a retired Army veteran, had taken his family on a camping trip as a surprise treat. He and two of … Continue reading
Hiking offers an interactive, up close and personal experience with the landscape. It’s been called restorative and relaxing. But getting into the wild means being exposed to more of nature’s harsh side as well as the good side. Last Spring … Continue reading
(Photo from Pioneer Press: John Doman) If you still need some motivation to get out and explore the winter world around you, have a look at what some folks are doing around the country. In Minnesota Maja Beckstrom’s family rented … Continue reading
So you’ve decided to take up hiking this year. Good for you! Hiking is a great low-impact way to stay healthy and enjoy the world around you. What should you do first? 1. Make sure you have a decent pair … Continue reading
Jeff told us all to go take a hike on New Year’s, and if you did you’d be participating in the CBS local DFW activity of the month! According to this article hiking is the thing to do in January…at … Continue reading
Several years ago I started a tradition of going for a mountain bike ride on New Year’s day and I’ve stuck with it ever since. For me it’s a way to force myself outdoors on a day when I have … Continue reading
I lucked out this Christmas and scored 2 great pieces of versatile gear. The first is the Northface Varius Guide Rain Jacket. This jacket would be a great piece for backpacking trips where you’re sure to encounter rain. It’s made … Continue reading
The New York Times recently published the feature piece, “Snowfall” that focused on a group of backcountry skiers and the avalanche they experienced in Washington state. While we do usually think of skiers when we think of avalanches, even hikers … Continue reading
It may not be 2013 yet, and it may be the dead of winter, but I’m already thinking about plans for next summer’s travel. We usually like to take a road trip and a backpacking trip each year and I … Continue reading
Still trying to pick out a meaningful gift for that special someone? It’s getting down to the wire now and I know all too well how stressful gift-giving can be. You’ll end up shopping around for hours and come home … Continue reading
We at Tripleblaze want to make sure you and your loved ones give and receive great gifts this holiday season. So we’ve complied a few of our favorite things from this past year to give you some great ideas on … Continue reading
Is there anything better than laying out in the fresh air, up off the ground, nestled between a couple of trees and staring up at the sky? I can’t think of anything. That’s why I decided to buy the Double … Continue reading
This week we updated the map tab on Tripleblaze hiking trail pages to include detailed topo maps with trail overlays. These maps use proprietary recreation data you won’t find many other places online and based on our experience, they offer … Continue reading
If you’re looking for stocking stuffer ideas, the REI Blog has a few to offer based on their best sellers. My favorite snack bars to find in my stocking are: 1. Clif Bars, especially MoJos and the new Chocolate Coconut … Continue reading
