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Mt Jefferson (5712′) is the third-highest White Mountain 4000 footer and a difficult mountain to climb in winter with a long approach hike often complicated by deep snow, high winds, and frigid temperatures. This has been an especially cold and windy winter this year which has sharply curtailed the number of days where it’s safe enough to do above treeline …

Oboz Sawtooth II Mid Hiking Boots are vented hiking boots that can be comfortably worn out of the box but are burly enough for any terrain.  They are deliberately not waterproof to keep your feet cooler in hot weather while providing durable and comfortable foot protection on the trail and off. Specs at a Glance Footwear Height: Over-the-ankle Footwear Closure: …

The Nitecore UT27 is a 520-lumen dual power headlamp with a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery that can also be powered by 3 AAA Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Designed for runners, it has a spotlight, floodlight, red, and turbo modes with an electronic lock to prevent accidental power drain. While you could use it for hiking and backpacking, I think you’d be …

Gossamer Gear’s “The One” ultralight 1-person tent is an ultralight, single-walled trekking-pole tent that weighs 22 oz. It has a spacious interior that’s a palace for one, with excellent ventilation to help prevent internal condensation. Factory seam-taped, there’s no need to seam seal The One which is made with an ultralight PU coated silnylon fabric instead of Dyneema fiber to help …