Dog Hiking Etiquette
By Gregory Kempers Few things beat spending the afternoon out in the mountains, and sharing that time with your pup is one of those things! But not all natural areas […]
Tag: Backpacking
In Defense of the Weekend Warrior
By Kevin DeVries When it comes to the outdoors, superlatives sell. So-and-so is the best skier in the world. This particular sleeping pad is the lightest thing on the market. […]
And Then, My Buddy Disappeared Into a Cloud
Words by Eva Glasrud, Photos by Justin Smith Ridiculous things happen at Half Dome. The very first time I did this 20-ish mile hike — all uphill one way, all […]
How To Make Lattes in the Backcountry
By Greg Kempers I love coffee shops. I also love being in the middle of nowhere. Unfortunately, coffee shops aren’t typically found above treeline, so here are a few ideas […]
Searching for Grizzlies
Words and Photos by Michael Polletta How one man’s story lead me on a chilling four mile hike in Yellowstone’s Pelican Valley Reality sets in when you start a hike […]
Modern Miracles, Rustic Charm
By Eva Glasrud Gentle granite slopes. Deep blue mountain lakes. No roads for miles… yet a charming group of lakeside cabins. Welcome to Lower Echo Lake, an El Dorado paradise […]
Bad Weather? Hike Above It.
By David Xiao I snapped awake and immediately felt the crisp, freezing cold. I have forgotten this kind of cold since I first set foot on the Pacific Crest Trail 5 months ago. […]
Or I’ll Huff, and I’ll Puff…
Words and Photos By Michael Polletta The second highest wind speed ever recorded on Earth clocked in at 231 mph on April 12th 1934. Was it on the 29,039 foot summit […]
BIVY M.A.D.E. TRIPS
Meeting Avoidance and Desk Escape Remember that company retreat at an all inclusive resort? Food, drinks, motivational speaker, maybe some team building activities? You loved it right? At Bivy we like retreats too. But instead of luxury suites […]
Bivy & Glamping Hub Share the Best National Park Adventures & Accommodations
Your vacation request is approved. Trip planning starts. But then comes the big decision – spend your time off relaxing in luxury or take a big adventure? You don’t have […]
How to Hike 100 Miles If You’ve Never Done it Before
Words and photos by Liesl Hammer Thru-hiking is more popular than ever. It seems that everyone knows at least one person who knows someone who thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific […]
Bathing in the Forest
Words and photos by Michael Polletta “That was the hardest thing I have ever done” I thought to myself as my exhausted body mustered every last bit of energy it […]