There is nothing as sweet as a few laps in some of our mountain pools.. all spring fed, all bracingly cool, all dazzlingly crystal clear. These mountain treasures have been destinations for years… the hotter the midsummer day, the better! Add a few jumping rocks, a “waterfall jacuzzi”, a smooth waterslide, a stream to wade,...

There is nothing as sweet as a few laps in some of our mountain pools.. all spring fed, all bracingly cool, all dazzlingly crystal clear. These mountain treasures have been destinations for years… the hotter the midsummer day, the better! Add a few jumping rocks, a “waterfall jacuzzi”, a smooth waterslide, a stream to wade,...

SHELTER BASICS... and  how to rig them! From tents… to tarps… to trash bags ... to snow caves (quinzhees)... They can all be amazing shelters… IF you know how to use them! Many folks have tried tents (“they all leak”) with little success. Most people have used tarps (“they suck”) with no knowledge of what...