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• Types of Crampons

  Crampons are ancient tools that were originally worn by early inhabitants of the Caucasus more than 2,000 years ago. Over the years, crampon design has gone from simple iron spiked plates to a four-point crampon in the 19th century to… read more

• How to Choose Crampons

  Crampons are an amazing technology that enables mountaineers and ice climbers to reach remote peaks and scale vertical ice pitches. The design of crampons has improved over the decades, from a simple four point design to today's standa… read more

• Facts About Grand Teton National Park

  The Grand Teton National Park is in the northwestern portion of Wyoming, south of Yellowstone National Park. The park encompasses a portion of the Grand Teton Mountain Range. Elevation in the park varies n from 6,400 feet to the 13,770… read more

• Comparison of Ice Axes

  Ice axes are a necessary tool when traveling through glaciated terrain or when ice climbing. Though ice axes are a relatively simple tool they have many uses. They can be used for balance as a walking aid, a belay device for a boot-axe… read more

• Glacier National Park Information

  Glacier National Park is located in Montana's northwest corner at its border with Canada. It became a park in 1910 under direction from President Taft. Glacier National Park, with its 747 miles of trails available to hikers, offers mou… read more

• Information on Train Trips From Skagway, Alaska

  Skagway, the gateway to the Klondike, is a city that is located in the Upper Lynn Canal in the northernmost point of southeast Alaska. The original tracks built in the late 1800s from the gold rush are still used today---offering stunn… read more

• Hotels in Polson, MT

  Situated on the shore of Flathead Lake, Polson, Montana, is the epicenter of the region's most fertile farmlands. Polson is home to a number of cherry orchards, a fact celebrated annually with the Cherry Festival. Polson is also border… read more

• Motels In Palmer, Alaska

  Truly "America's Last Frontier," Alaska has much to offer the adventurous outdoors enthusiast. Not far from Anchorage, in the scenic Matanuska Valley, is the small town of Palmer, which is nestled between the Chugach and Talkeetna moun… read more

• Motels in Wasilla, Alaska

  Wasilla is within a convenient drive of both Anchorage and Denali National Park. The city's terrain features mountains, glacier valleys, rivers and lakes. Numerous biking, hiking and walking trails also dot the landscape. Wasilla is a… read more

• Family Vacations in Alaska

  Located just to the northwest of Canada, the state of Alaska is an outdoor enthusiast's dream and a great place for family vacations. Here in this rugged wilderness you'll find all kinds of activities and sights, from hiking, biking an… read more

• Cabins in Homer, Alaska

  Surrounded by mountains and glaciers and teeming with wildlife, Homer, Alaska is a paradise waiting to be visited. Overlooking the Kachemak Bay, Homer offers all the amenities of a larger city with a relatively mild climate. Homer is a… read more

• Fishing in Juneau, Alaska

  Juneau is the capital of Alaska and is the largest state capital (in land mass) in the United States. Juneau is surrounded by mountains, glaciers and fjords. Anglers come to the region each year to fish for four different types of salm… read more

• Fishing in Homer, Alaska

  Homer, Alaska, is located in the southern area of the state near the Gulf of Alaska. Kachemak Bay State Park and Wilderness is located across Kachemak Bay to the south. Charter services and fly fishing guides are set up in town to help… read more

• Cabins in West Glacier Park

  Also known as Big Sky Country, West Glacier Park offers the adventurous traveler a variety of seasonal cabin options to suit any outdoor enthusiast. Whether you prefer hiking, white-water rafting, fly-fishing, cross-country skiing or s… read more

• How Many State Parks Are in Alaska?

  In the 49th state there are 95 state park areas, which include not only state parks but also recreation areas and sites, campgrounds, memorials and historical parks. These parks are located as far north as Fairbanks and as far southeas… read more

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