Hikers Explore

Let me be honest, when we are on the road, getting active with the kids happens organically. Mountain biking trails are usually right out our door, or amazing hiking options, or lakes to paddle. Our small living space also forces us outside more.

However, when we are home (like we’ve been for the last week and a half) I have to get more creative. It is hotter out and the lure of cooler air conditioning draws us indoors. Many hiking and biking trails are further away...

The Four Day Summit Climb team led by RMI Guides Mike King and Chase Nelson reached Ingraham Flats today.  High winds and a cloud cap kept the team from the summit, but they were able to get a bit of climbing in as they made their to the flats. The team will be starting their descent and be back at Rainier Basecamp in the early afternoon.

Congratulations Team!

We’ve all had the dream: buy a cool 70 Series or Defender, ship it to some exotic destination, and explore the world. Many of us spend hours, hell even days, browsing the depths of classified sections hoping to stumble upon that perfect truck here in the states. Unfortunately, when we do find it, the fairy tale often falls apart. Since these trucks are rare breeds in North America, the prices are exorbitant, the condition is often poor, and the buyer pool is huge. Those who actually pon...

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We are proud to be supporting Woodlore Senior Assistant Callum Hilder by stocking his exciting invention, the Elementree Kindler. Callum has designed and built an efficient and safe way of turning the standard sized logs you would find at your local petrol station or have delivered by your firewood merchant, into kindling f...

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