Gear Review: The $30 Costco Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles


About a year ago, I stumbled across these trekking poles as I walked into my local Costco. At only $30 dollars for lightweight carbon fiber poles, how could I say no? Sure they might not be great,…


UGQ Bandit Top Quilt – Initial Review


I've been recommending quilts to you all for quite some time now. Simply put, they're are the most comfortable and lightest way to sleep in the backcountry (More info on why here.) But, while I've…


Backpacker and Thru Hiker Gift Guide 2017


The backpacking world is full of gear you don’t need. It’s pushed on you by the big box companies as “Essential backpacking gear” and featured in “Top 10 new backpacking things you need” lists…


Backpacking The Wind River High Route (A Quick Guide)


There is something very special about Wyoming's Wind River Range. Perhaps it's the dramatic, wildflower filled glacial valleys that sweep up to high passes. Or maybe it's the diverse color…


I’ve been working on a super cool project at work (and finally get to share it with you…) – Introducing the Basecamp Journal


The Basecamp Journal is a journal designed to help you plan, execute, and document your adventures. It is built from the ground up by the Feral Mountain Co. team and has a lot of careful thought and…


A quick book recommendation: Loner’s “Painted Blazes”


Recently, my friend Loner (from the AT in 2012) published a book about his AT thru hike (and many misadventures along the way.) I've only just started it, but I am really digging it and I think you…


Exploring Colorado’s Never Summer Wilderness – Backpacking Vlog #1


I have a big favor to ask of you: give this video a view. Even if it's just the first 10 minutes. It's a lot to ask, I know (a 25 minute video?!) But I feel like MeHap and I have put together…


How To 3D Print A Mountain – A guide to finding, modeling, and printing any terrain you desire


I have always been fascinated by 3D topography. Whether it be touching the scale topographic models of mountains at national parks or my first digital fly though of a mountain range on Google Earth,…


A Quick Update Video: Check out what I’ve been up to with the 3D printer


As mentioned in the video, check out Dallin's amazing videos from the PCT here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2rsGwg_rRhVfizwq-NBMHA


Hiking the “Golden Gauntlet” in 360 video.


This video is going to be a little different from my normal hiking videos... It's a 360 video! I'm really curious to hear what you think about it. I don't think I'll be making future videos using 360…