Top 10 Rainy-Day Hiking Essentials

Must-have wet-weather hiking gear.


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Book Review: Arctic Traverse: A Thousand-Mile Summer of Trekking the Brooks Range by Michael Engelhard

Book Review: Arctic Traverse: A Thousand-Mile Summer of Trekking the Brooks Range by Michael Engelhard

Take a trip to the world’s northernmost major mountain range and largest official wilderness.


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Book Shopping All the Way to the Woods

Book Review: Shopping All the Way to the Woods: How the Outdoor Industry Sold Nature to America by Rachel S. Gross

Explore the history of outdoor retailers and their place in the outdoor industry.


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Getting Buff in the Lakes Region of NH

Ode to the Buff

An homage to Buffs, an essential outdoor companion.


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10 Reasons to Carry a Sit Pad on Your Next Hike

You'll want to carry this lightweight and affordable piece of gear on your next hiking trip.


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Gear for a Shoulder Season Ascent of Mount Liberty

The Gear You Need for a Shoulder Season Ascent of Mount Liberty

Shoulder season hikes are tricky. Here's the right gear.


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Winter hiking safety

10 Tips for Safe Winter Hiking

Stay safe while winter hiking.


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What’s In Our Winter Peak-Bagging Backpack?

Having the right stuff is a simple way to stay safe in the mountains this winter.


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Layering for a winter hike

goEast’s Guide to Layering for Winter Hiking

Dress for success on your next winter hike.


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Approach skis in the backcountry

The Best Piece of Winter Gear You’ve Never Heard Of: Approach Skis

The simplicity of a snowshoe with the performance of a xc-ski.


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