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Bear Attack in the Rockies

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Bear attacks are frightening and unexpected. This author shares her bear encounter with the hiking community. by Anne O’Regan | 2015-10-14As thru-hikers and backpackers, we think about bears. At one time or another we study them, or at least learn their habits. Years ago when I lived in Yosemite, I got an up-front… [Read More]

Field Notes on Beluga Whale Research – Weeks 2 and 3

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The days blend into each other in the High Arctic, where working nights under the 2 a.m. sun or working days is guided not by an internal clock or by the necessary stillness that comes with darkness, but by the cycles of the whales, which seem to be guided by the tides. [Read More]

(M) PackLite Kayak Review

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Designed for remote lakes and streams, the PackLite Kayak is well-suited for those environments and is a lightweight complement to your backpacking adventures. by Eric Vann | 2015-10-14My friend Scott and I tested the PackLite Kayak on the Gallatin River in Southwest Montana. The stretch we paddled was about 3.5 miles long and dominated by Class II whitewater with a few rapids rated at Class III-. It took us about two hours… [Read More]

10 Things You Should Never Do to Catch a Plane

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Flickr/David Kernan By Sid Lipsey for Yahoo! Travel Few things are more self-defeating than taking extreme measures to catch a flight. An Italian man learned that lesson the hard way. According to the Daily Mail and the Italian newspaper La Stampa, a 46-year-old passenger was running late for his Alitalia flight from Turin to Rome. So he did what any harried passenger… [Read More]

Antarctic Adventure Activities for All Types of Travelers

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As we’ve readied the Ocean Endeavour for its upcoming sailings, our Operations team members have put a great deal of work into purchasing, testing, and stocking everything you’ll need to participate in a variety of exciting Adventure Options throughout your guided Antarctic cruise. [Read More]

Gridlock Alert! Waze Reveals U.S. Cities With the Worst Traffic

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The quickest way to ruin a road trip is to get stuck in traffic. (Photo: Thinkstock) By Brittany Jones-Cooper for Yahoo! Travel You finally did it. You used vacation days, packed up the car, and set off on that cross-country road trip you always dreamed of taking. You’ve programmed your GPS, but what you couldn’t predict was the painful gridlock waiting for you in the next city. Maybe next time you’ll… [Read More]

Fun Things to Do in Crete

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A Greek island vacation usually means enjoying small island life, hanging out on the beach, taking a walk through a village, and perhaps renting a scooter for a day. But Crete is a bit different from the small islands of the Cyclades. Crete is big! Crete is Greece’s largest island and is almost the size of Hawaii’s Big Island, taking about five hours to drive across east to west and an hour and a… [Read More]

Cool Spa Treatments in Antarctica

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After a rewarding day in the Antarctic landscape, passengers onboard the newly refurbished Ocean Endeavour have a myriad of opportunities to unwind, relax and rejuvenate in the small expedition ship’s bright, spacious new spa. Photo Credit: Hitomi Soga [Read More]

(M) Spotlight: ALOCS Kettle

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A lightweight kettle with a wide base. by Roger Caffin | 2015-09-16It’s a hard anodized aluminum kettle, 0.8 L capacity and 144 g in weight as delivered. It looks like the standard Trangia 200244 kettle, but the Trangia kettle holds 1.0 L and is 195 g in weight, on its home web site in Sweden, although some USA web sites list it as 0.9 L. The Trangia kettle is shiny aluminum rather than the … [Read More]

10 Things to Do on a Layover in Kangerlussuaq

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A number of Quark expeditions, including those in Greenland and Canada’s High Arctic, provide an opportunity to spend time in the cozy and friendly town of Kangerlussuaq. Offering easy access to the Greenland Ice Cap, Kangerlussuaq provides a relaxing landscape of breathtaking scenery, over 300 days of clear sky every year, and a stunning start or finale to any Greenland cruise. If you are looking for ways to make the most [Read More]

(M) Faces No. 3: Douglas Malott

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An interview with backpacker Douglas Malott who is passionate about the outdoors, and ensuring we are out there for the right reasons. by Jonathan Davis and Eric Vann | 2015-09-22I grew up in Spokane, Washington but I am currently living in Kent Washington. I started exploring the outdoors when I was old enough to go out into the backyard alone, with my parents, my siblings, or friends. I grew up without T… [Read More]

Mt. Rainier: September 20th Update

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The Four Day Summit Climb led by RMI Guide Leon Davis reached the top of Disappointment Cleaver on Mt. Rainier before route conditions forced the team to descend. [Read More]

Get Involved in the Community

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For many, embarking on a polar expedition is the trip of a lifetime. Whether it’s a top bucket list trip, or your polar passion drives you to explore new Arctic and Antarctic regions every chance you get, a lot of planning and preparation will go into your epic adventure. [Read More]

(M) MYOG Ultralight, Fixed-Length, Collapsible Trekking Poles

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The author presents a method to make your own ultralight, carbon fiber trekking poles. by Dave Hoyer | 2015-10-06*A couple of experimental ultralight trekking poles were made using carbon fiber tubes. These examples are for shorter trekkers, but can be changed to accommodate taller walkers. The “minimalist” is a fixed length trekking pole with a carbon fiber shaft, a tungsten tip, and an EVA foam hand grip. The “minimalist” is 39 in (1 m) in length, weighs 2.1 oz (60 g), and cost about $… [Read More]