10 Proven Essentials: Make Your Next Hiking Trip Awesome!
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Author: Christy
A co-founder of life in utopia, and she is responsible for making sure everyone has a good time. She loves skiing, hiking, backpacking, diving and sailing – basically anything that gets her outdoors. Christy also enjoys spoiling her two sweet goldendoodle girls.
The Ultimate Guide to Leaving No Trace in the Great Outdoors
What is Leave No Trace? Chances are you’ve been hiking and you have seen the Leave No Trace signage at the trailheads. But what does it mean? Leave No Trace is an ethical practice with a central idea that teaches us to enjoy nature while minimizing our impact. This includes our impact on wildlife, overuse,…
7 Tips and Hacks To Packing Your Car For Safe Travel
Looking for that Weekend Warrior lifestyle? Learn how to pack your car so you can travel at a moment’s notice. The typical American spends over 70% of their time working for most of their years living on this planet. Even worse, many of you only take two weeks off each year. So, we spend most…
Essential Guide to First-Aid Kits and Emergency Supplies
Arguably, the most important of the 10 Essentials is a first-aid kit. Whether on the trail, on a road trip, or at home, having an easily accessible first-aid kit is critical to being prepared for emergencies. First-aid kits are available in many different sizes and styles. They can be purchased at your local pharmacy or…
Maui’s Tantalizing Magic: 18 Beautiful Must-Visit Spots!
Is Maui worth visiting? When you arrive, you will feel something magical about Maui, so yes, it is worth visiting. Known for its world-famous beaches and as the second-largest Hawaiian island behind the Island of Hawaii, there is much to discover and explore. Road to Hana This Road to Hana is not to be missed…
A Beginner’s Guide To Backpacking: Explore With Confidence
Why Backpacking? Backpacking is the ultimate way to immerse yourself and seek refuge in nature. It can be an overnight or multi-day trip where you hike and camp in the backcountry. All your gear, food, and water are carried on your back, and the conveniences of modern life are left at the trailhead. This type…
Beautiful Mt. Hood: 5 Insanely Easy Alpine Touring Routes
If you’re a skier or snowboarder looking for a new winter sport that is physically challenging and a way to avoid the ever-growing lift lines, then alpine touring may be just what you need. The routes described here are beginner routes, most within a 60-minute drive from Portland, and offer an entry-level option for those…
Staying Cozy Out In The Cold: Insider Tips For Skiing
As someone who easily succumbs to the cold and fears enduring any uncomfortably frigid days –this guide was created to ensure that even the most cold-sensitive individuals can enjoy everything winter offers this ski season. Whether you’re gracefully carving down slopes on skis, touring backcountry lines, catching air on a snowboard, or peacefully exploring serene…
Beautiful Timberline Lodge: Discover A National Historic Treasure
Timberline Lodge One of Oregon’s most visited sites, a popular tourist attraction drawing more than 1.9 million visitors annually from all over the world. Timberline Lodge is a public building built for the people by the people, and the stewards of the lodge truly consider this iconic landmark everyone’s mountain home making it arguably the…
Best Ski Poles For 2024: Carve With Confidence
Skiing is a great way to get outside and enjoy the winter weather. Whether skiing down a mountain or through the backcountry, having the right equipment can make all the difference. Here, we will review the best ski poles for downhill and backcountry skiing. We will include both premium options and budget-friendly choices. So whether…