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We believe in making sure that the great outdoors is accessible to anyone and everyone. We do our part by making sure we have the latest and greatest information on outdoor adventures available for you. In this section you will find how-to guides and articles on the best and safest ways to explore the great outdoors, along with tips & tricks from our instructors and guides.

  1. Video How To: Set up and use tent footprints, groundsheets, and tarps to stay dry.

    Video How To: Set up and use tent footprints, groundsheets, and tarps to stay dry. Seth Burke - May 17, 2018

    Useful tips on how to use tent footprints and groundsheets t

  2. It's Volcano Season In The Pacific Northwest

    It's Volcano Season In The Pacific Northwest Jack Hochberg - May 2, 2018

    A full selection of rental gear for Volcano Season

  3. Video How To: Set Up a Backpacking Dome Tent

    Video How To: Set Up a Backpacking Dome Tent Seth Burke - Apr 23, 2018

    Setting up a two-person dome tent the right way.

  4. Video How To: Repair a Tent Pole

    Video How To: Repair a Tent Pole Matt Hanrahan - Apr 12, 2018

    Keep using the gear you love!

  5. Climbing Ropes: Maintenance and care

    Climbing Ropes: Maintenance and care Matt Hanrahan - Apr 4, 2018

    The best offense is a good defense!

  6. Climbing Ropes: Which rope is right for you?
  7. Climbing Ropes: What Is A Climbing Rope?

    Climbing Ropes: What Is A Climbing Rope? Matt Hanrahan - Mar 6, 2018

    Matt shares his knowledge of climbing ropes

  8. Talkin' Avalanche Probes

    Talkin' Avalanche Probes Reuben Schafir - Dec 29, 2017

    Probes are a necessary part of any avalanche kit.

  9. Keep the Mountain Stoke High

    Keep the Mountain Stoke High Reuben Schafir - Dec 12, 2017

    There is much fun to be had in the mountains!

  10. Holiday Gift Guide For Climbers!

    Holiday Gift Guide For Climbers! Matt Hanrahan - Dec 6, 2017

    Top 10 gift ideas for your favorite climber!

  11. Holiday Gift Guide For The Dirtbag On Your List

    Holiday Gift Guide For The Dirtbag On Your List Matt Hanrahan - Nov 23, 2017

    Top 10 gift pics for your favorite dirtbag adventurer

  12. Gear Review: Climbing Cam Comparison - Metolius, Black Diamond, Wild Country, and Totem

    Gear Review: Climbing Cam Comparison - Metolius, Black Diamond, Wild Country, and Totem Reuben Schafir - Oct 5, 2017

    Each range and model of cam has its own purpose.

  13. How to Wax Skis and Snowboards for Maximum Performance

    How to Wax Skis and Snowboards for Maximum Performance Reuben Schafir - Sep 25, 2017

    Waxing is an integral part of caring for your skis or snowbo

  14. Video How To: Choosing the right flatwater kayak paddle

    Video How To: Choosing the right flatwater kayak paddle Nolan Hopkins - Aug 22, 2017

    Get the most from your flatwater kayaking paddle

  15. Video How To: Choose a Whitewater Kayaking Paddle

    Video How To: Choose a Whitewater Kayaking Paddle Nolan Hopkins - Aug 17, 2017

    Stay in control on the water!

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