When I'm out backpacking, whether I'm solo or with a group, I like to follow a well-defined routine when I arrive at camp. By creating...

The Patagonia Ascensionist may have been designed with alpine in mind, but I have found it to be a great lightweight 3-season backpacking...

The Mountain Hardwear Ghost UL 1 is a super lightweight 1 person double wall tent with a weight listed at 1 lb 14 oz (tent, rainfly and...

With new technologies and innovations gear is always evolving. As I looked back at a post I wrote a year ago, I noticed some of my gear...

Packs should always be picked last before each trip. To do so beforehand would be like moving a couch into a room without measuring the...

When it comes to shelters there seem to be an unlimited number of options out there, yet the tasks they are designed to handle are the...

This is the first of a two part series on cooking systems. In this segment I'll discuss different heat sources (fire, stoves), fuel and...

Picture yourself at the beginning of a trailhead. The beginning of a trail that takes you across high mountain ridges, by endless scenic...

As a professional guide, one of the questions I get asked often is, "What's inside your pack?" or "What do you bring for a weekend trip...