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Area BFE…sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie with flashbacks of Roswell, New Mexico and its “alien” reputation. Not even remotely close to Roswell, this 320-acre privately owned area is just south of Jeeping Mecca…Moab, Utah. While the land may be “private,” it is open for public access for anyone who wants to enjoy one of its many off-highway trails or multitude of space for exploration. (more…)
Some may think the term “winter camping” is an oxymoron, but if you appreciate the beauty of winter and have the appropriate gear, camping might be the best way to lose the crowds and celebrate the snowy months. (more…)
What in the heck would make a seventy year old great grandfather give up the comfort and amenities of his thirty eight foot luxury motor home so he would end up sleeping on a $12 air mattress in a $24 tent, held down by big rocks on a field composed of crushed basalt and sticker burr weeds? (more…)
The changing of the seasons each year brings the excitement and planning for all my upcoming adventures. Too often when we talk about or think of Jeep trips we associate it with a wheeling adventure or expedition. Some of my favorite moments in my Jeeps have been while traveling to or from a camping or hiking trip, kayaking excursion, and even wintertime ski trips. (more…)
The most popular backcountry shelter is a tent. They are relatively lightweight, weatherproof (or supposed to be), fairly warm, and easily packed. (more…)
When my brother and I left JPFreek’s second annual staff gathering in Divide, Colorado on Sunday July 25th, our destination was the Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) mountain range to climb a challenging 14,000′ peak: Humboldt Peak. (more…)
Cascade Designs’ Thermarest Trekker Lounge is a chair sleeve that converts a Thermarest self-inflating mattress into campsite chair. (more…)
Have you ever gone on a camping excursion only to find that local rules and regulations prohibit an open fire? (more…)
You would think with gas prices being what they are that road trips would become a thing of the past. Not so! Remember, you may not regret the trip you took, but you’re sure to regret the trip you didn’t take. (more…)
Theodore Winthrop, a world traveler who descended from some of the earliest American families, visited the Puget Sound area in 1853. (more…)
“Remember long after the sweetness of price is gone, Quality prevails.
Eezi-Awn Very Simply, the Very Best!” (more…)
When it comes to tents, NEMO has definitely let the air out of its competitors sails. When I first received the tent, I hopped online to read more about NEMO and quickly learned about the AST (Air Supported Technology) Airbeams that are used instead of traditional aluminum tent poles to support the tent and stand up to the elements. (more…)