Issue 78 | Add boat to your packing list

Issue 78 | Oct 28, 2022

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Winter Backpacking and Packrafting in Utah

In this video, Eric Hansen @ Backpacking TV takes us along on a 3 day adventure in Utah’s canyon country. Along with his buddies he goes on a DIY packrafting/ backpacking journey.​They hiked down into one canyon, passing massive granite arches then inflated their rafts, paddled down Lake Powell then finally hiked up and out of another canyon.

It was in the middle of winter and the lake levels were quite low, making for a cold and difficult trip.

Have you ever tried packrafting before? Head over to Summit and join the conversation.

Bikepacking the Silk Road Mountain Race

Bikepacking can be tough. It requires packing prowess, camping skills and solid bike handling. Bikepacking the Silk Road Mountain Race is another thing entirely.

Covering 1,800 kilometres and over 30,000 meters of climbing the race route weaves its way through the towering Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan.

Carrying everything they need on their bikes, riders traverse forgotten soviet roads, dirt paths and single track as they brave the elements, explore the rugged landscape and experience the hospitality of the Kyrgyz people.

But how to do it? Watch this video and follow along as a group of adventurers take their shot at one of the world’s most difficult bike races.

Set Up Your Dream Basecamp with the Chinook Ursa PRS

Cramming into a tiny backpacking tent with your hiking buddies to play cards on a rainy afternoon is fun, right? Um yeah…fun. Well, at least it is for the first 10 minutes. After that it gets old pretty quick. Especially when somebody (of course not you) ate too much cheese.

What if there was a better way to group camp? Well there is – meet the Robens Chinook Ursa, an 8-person classic tipi style tent with a modern twist.

Whether you are looking for a great family tent, dreaming of a killer basecamp for your friends or creating a romantic million star glamping experience for your favorite hiking partner, the Chinook Ursa is up for the job.

There’s even a stovepipe port that allows you to cook inside. No more playing rock paper scissor to see who has to go outside to whip up dinner.​Set up your dream basecamp. Check out this tipi tent.

Create Stunning Star Trail Photos

Capturing the night sky is a challenging, yet incredibly rewarding form of photography. In this video, Alyn Wallace shares his entire process for creating star trails from start to finish.​If you’re curious about astrophotography, this clear, concise, and complete guide will help you get started.

Avy Savvy Online Avalanche Tutorial

Winter in the northern hemisphere is fast approaching. Exploring the backcountry in powder snow is an amazing experience but it comes with some risks, like being caught in an avalanche.​The good news is avalanches rarely strike from above without warning. The vast majority are caused by the victim or someone in the victim’s party. So the more you learn about them, the better you can manage this risk.

This free online tutorial by Avalanche Canada shows you how to identify avalanche terrain, when they’re more likely to occur and how to understand the avalanche forecast and use it to plan your trips.

Up to 40% OFF: Patagonia Tres Jacket

If you’re looking for an all around jacket for winter adventures, here’s a great option: the Patagonia Tres.​Its sleek style and detachable hood makes it an ideal everyday jacket in cold and wet weather.​The Tres comes with a 2-layer shell for blocking out rain and lofty down insulation for keeping you warm.​​Snag this deal. Get 40% off this jacket here.

50 Hours in the Most Isolated House on Earth

In this video, the guys at Yes Theory tackle their most challenging adventure yet. Perched at the top of a treacherous peak, deep in the mountains of Washington State with only an abandoned trail to reach it lies a cabin defying the laws of physics.​The boys load up their packs, cycle 23 miles through the woods then trek for 14 hours to reach a forgotten fire outlook that was built in the 1930’s to warn of forest fires in the region.

What happens when a shark attacks a submarine 2,400 ft below the surface.

 Heaviest objects in the universe (for scuba divers)

Why Canadians can’t bike in the winter? (but Finnish people can)

Want to crush your bucket list in your 60’s? Here’s your mentor.

Light up your campsite with these solar string lights.

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