Cold weather season is quickly approaching, and for some places it is already a reality. Having warm clothing during these cold months is crucial to an enjoyable outdoor experience. I have been shopping around for a decent mid layer that could also stand alone as a jacket, recently I purchased the First Ascent
By Patrick Gensel For many backpackers, myself included, one of the single most important elements of any piece of equipment is weight. even shaving just a little bit of weight off of trivial things such as a first aid kit can extend a day on the trail, but how is this done without compromising the
By Patrick Gensel The Appalachian Trail, a wilderness footpath spanning from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine is a very enticing prospect for any adventurous soul. Unfortunately not everyone is able to take 6 months off to cover the entire expanse of the trail, but traveling the hike in sections is very
When it comes to winter hiking, or glacier travel, probably one of the most important pieces of equipment needed in your arsenal is a pair of crampons. Without a sharp set of crampons your likely to slide around, and not really get all that far. If your like me, and are not sure
For those of you who dont know, Eastern Mountain Sports is a retail chain that spans most of the North Eastern United States. EMS as they are also known as specializes in adventure sports equipment ranging from Rock Climbing and Kayaking to Mountain Biking and beyond. They also carry there own line of
It was January 1st 2010, a new year! while most where fast asleep at 7am with pending hangovers, I chose a different path of celebration for the new year. with pack strapped on, and ice axe hanging, my friend John and I hopped in my truck and headed the 25 snow-covered miles to Ricketts Glen
Patrick and the crew head up to Baxter State Park for a beautiful trek up Maine's famous Mount Katahdin.
A winter adventure on New Hampshire's Mount Washington
every backpacker and adventure enthusiast probably has some sort of survival guide in there bag of tricks, but its not always practical to have it on you when you will need it most. This forces us to photo copy key points, or memorize it, which is not a bad thing by any mean, but what
whether your an avid Mountaineer, all out trekker, or just a day hiker odds are you have some stuff you generally take along for your adenture. you need something to carry that stuff in, because frankly, who wants to carry a water bottle, climbing rope, crampons, axe, etc in there arms? not I. thats why