Mountain Bike Season: Get that Bike Tuned up and Ready

It’s the season during which the trails of the Bitterroot Valley are drying out and getting ready to accommodate both the tread of hiking boots and the knobby tires of mountain bikes. And for those of you who plan to experience, on a mountain bike, one or many of the Bitterroot Valley’s endless combination of mountain trails, then it’s time [...]

Lightweight Backpacking Shelters: The Tarp

Ultralight backpacking/hiking gear has become something of a phenomenon in recent years. Companies seem to compete to see who can build the strongest and lightest equipment. But oftentimes the actual ounces that separate one product from another—one tent from another—is so minimal that most will not notice the added fractional weight. But that’s not always true when we compare one [...]

Sleeping Bags and Temperature Ratings:

The weather in the Bitterroot valley is unpredictable; springtime, especially, can vary between two extremes in as quick as one hour. When you stay the night in the mountains you need to be prepared. So, when you go to purchase your next sleeping bag, or you have to decide which bag to pack for your next trip, here’s a few [...]

What to Pack for a Day in the Wild

The Bitterroot Valley is an expansive, wild place, where in every direction there seems to be an endless possibility for adventure. And one of the most popular ways to appreciate the area is hiking the vast network of trails. Here is a checklist for what to bring on a hike; it’s extensive enough that to keep you prepared and safe [...]

Alcohol Stove: How to Use a Pop Can to Make an Efficient Stove

Alcohol stoves are wonderfully simple, and because the materials needed to build one and the fuel needed to burn in one are incredibly cheap and easily acceptable (denatured alcohol can be found in almost any home store) then most anyone, with a little spare time can easily make one. Here’s how… Two Cans You will need two cans, preferably two [...]

Avalanche Safety: How to Keep Safe in the Mountains in Winter

Oftentimes, we don’t often consider the danger of avalanche when we’re out in the mountains in wintertime. And, in many cases, people trigger an avalanche themselves, without knowing it; they don’t understand the potential hazards or environmental conditions that most often cause the avalanche. And there’s no running away from an avalanche; an avalanche can travel down a mountainside at [...]

Camping Tips and Tricks: A Few Ideas to Keep You Safe, Others to Increase Comfort

There are few outdoor places more scenic and wild to camp in than the Bitterroot Valley. It’s amazing when you think of all the Bitterroot Valley’s available country through which a person can hike and stay a few quiet, peaceful nights out in a tent. And if you plan to soon visit the scenic landscape of the Bitterroot Valley, and [...]

Fly Fishing the Bitterroot Valley: Tackle and Knot Advice to Get You Started

If you have never tried the sport of fly fishing then the Bitterroot Valley is a great place to get started—to get your feet wet (pun intended). And while the Bitterroot Valley does have several fly shops, and these places are all ready to outfit you with recommended fly patterns and other tackle needs, it will still be important for [...]

Mountain Biking In The Bitterroot Valley

Mountain Biking adventures are prevalent in the Bitterroot Valley; anyone, from the most advanced to the very novice can find both rugged and single-track-type trails to ride. Remember there are risks involved in mountain bike riding. It’s important to know the area in which you plan to ride—know the distances and the general routes the trails take (an unexpected fork [...]

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