In the mid 1930s, the Mountaineers, a Seattle area hiking and mountaineering group, published a list of ten essentials that backcountry visitors should carry with them. Since the essentials list first appeared it has been updated and expanded several times by many different outdoor groups, but its purpose remains the same. When asked why the list was created, the Mountaineers explained, “The purpose of the list has always been to answer two basic questions. First, can you respond to an accident or emergency? Second, can you safely spend a night or more out?” While not every outdoor adventure will require the use of everything on the list, the following should always be in a well equipped pack.
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Summer Hiking season is upon us. What a good time to escape the heat and take a hike in the higher elevations! Like with any other season, planning and preparing for your hike is important.
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