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  • What’s in our Day Hiking Backpacks

    What’s in our Day Hiking Backpacks

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    Jake Bramante

    When I first got interested in hiking and backpacking after moving back to Montana, I opened up Backpacker Magazine and started creating a list of items I needed to purchase to explore the great outdoors. Unfortunately, I ended up with boots that gave me blisters and hurt my feet, a tent that was too heavy,…

  • What’s in my Backpack?

    What’s in my Backpack?

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    Jake Bramante

    UPDATED for 2016! Whether I’m on an overnight backpacking trip or a multi-day trip, most of what I take stays the same. Here’s what I’ve found that works well for me. When I start packing, I like to separate things out into categories which allows me to be more thorough. I think, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen,…

  • National Park Fees, Passes, Permits, and Reservations

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    Jake Bramante

    In the not-so-distant past, you could head to any of the National Parks and pay your entrance fee and secure a backcountry or frontcountry campsite and pay that fee, then go and explore pretty much any trail. With the explosion in popularity of the park system over the last couple decades, you need to be…

  • Backpacking in Glacier National Park

    Backpacking in Glacier National Park

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    Jake Bramante

    Glacier National Park was made for backpacking. With over 1 million acres, 734 miles of trail and limited access, it’s a backpacker’s paradise. To help you figure out where to go and how to get ready, I’ve assembled some resources below. Three Day Trips In this blog entry, I talk about various three day trips…

  • Extended Backpacking Trips in Glacier National Park – Part 2

    Extended Backpacking Trips in Glacier National Park – Part 2

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    Jake Bramante

    “Where do start on planning my extended backpacking trip in Glacier National Park?” In Part 1, I explored resources and approach to getting a great extended backpacking trip in Glacier National Park. In this video, I’m providing more specific guidance on routes. Routes Covered: Northern Circle Northern Traverse Bowman Lake and Kintla Lake out and backs to…

  • Backpacking with your DSLR Camera

    Backpacking with your DSLR Camera

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    Jake Bramante

    ***Updated setup here! One of the greatest challenges of being a backpacking photographer/videographer is how to haul around your DSLR in a way that’s relatively comfortable and accessible. I hiked over 1,200 miles in Glacier National Park with my DSLR Camera setup (which I blogged about) using a couple of great pieces from ThinkTank Photo.…

  • Lake Francis Backpack 2024

    Lake Francis Backpack 2024

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    Jake Bramante

    After taking a boat down from Waterton to Goat Haunt, we backpacked to the stunning Lake Francis for a quick overnighter. With the tall walls of The Sentinel towering overhead and a lovely waterfall feeding the lake, it’s a perfect spot to get away. Loon Days occur around the third week in July every year.…

  • Extended Backpacking Trips in Glacier National Park – Part 1

    Extended Backpacking Trips in Glacier National Park – Part 1

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    Jake Bramante

    Feeling overwhelmed with where to start on planning your extended backpacking trip in Glacier National Park? In this video, Jake helps you find the appropriate resources to get started and provides you with his favorite areas. Part 2 covers some options in detail. Resources Glacier National Park’s Backcountry Camping Site  Day Hikes of Glacier National…

  • Slide Lake Backpack 2016

    Slide Lake Backpack 2016

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    Jake Bramante

    I had the opportunity to go on my first backpack (yes, you read that right) of the year at Slide Lake in Glacier National Park this past weekend. The plan was to hike up Lee Ridge, drop down to Slide Lake, explore around and then hike back out the next day. Originally, we were going…