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This hike to St. Paul Lake will be blazoned forever in my memory because it was the first hike I ever did in Montana. I was out west this past summer visiting some hiking friends. They were eager to share their favorite hikes with me and decided this moderate hike to a remote alpine lake would be a fitting introduction. …

The Zpacks Duplex Lite is a 2-person single-wall trekking pole made with Dyneema (DCF) that weighs 14.9 oz (423g). It’s a slimmed-down version of the Zpacks Classic Duplex tent, with a 40″ wide floor that’s spacious for one person or two good friends with standard-width 20″ sleeping pads. In addition to smaller dimensions, the Duplex Lite uses a lighter-weight grade …

Leki’s Khumbu Lite Trekking Poles are lightweight, 3-piece adjustable aluminum poles with cork and rubber grips. They have reliable lever locks and come with trekking pole baskets and replaceable carbide tips. However, their distinguishing feature is their grips, which have an 8-degree offset that is easier on the wrists, with thumb and hand articulations for enhanced energy transfer when climbing, …

The Black Diamond Alpenglow Hoody is super-stretchy hoody that makes great mid-layer for four-season use. With a 50+ UPF (Ultra-Violet Protection Factor), it provides excellent protection against direct or reflected sun when hiking, fishing, climbing, or skiing. I usually wear it over a base layer for sun protection, warmth, and insect protection. It wicks sweat amazingly well and has a …