Ron Bell, the founder and owner of Mountain Laurel Designs, one of the most innovative and influential ultralight backpacking gear // More
Guided trips
In 2019 I am offering 3-, 5- and 7-day trips in Colorado, California, Alaska, and West Virginia. View the trip schedule.
Most trips are sold out, and most other trips are nearly full. If you’d like to learn from and adventure with our star-studded guide roster this year, apply now.
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Preview: Salomon S/Lab Ultra 2 || Lighter & stickier than predecessorThe Salomon S/Lab Ultra 2 will be available soon, in April 2019. This third-generation model remains purpose-built for long trail // More
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Last call: Open application period closes Sunday for guided tripsThis Sunday the open application period for my 2019 guided trips will close. Applications received through Sunday, January 20, will // More
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Reader Q: Where should I put my bear canister or Ursack at night?In a comment to my recent post about the ineffectiveness of bear bags and recommended alternatives, reader Jim N. asked, // More
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Video: Adventure trip with Clelland & Magnanti in the Colorado RockiesLast year Chris G. and his brother Phil joined one of our Adventure trips in Rocky Mountain National Park. The // More
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Ineffective & outdated: Six reasons to not hang a bear bagBear bags are a stubborn fixture of the backpacking world. Hanging is recommended, taught, and practiced by influential organizations and // More
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Now accepting applications for 2019 guided trips!Back to the Brooks Range!Yesterday afternoon I began accepting applications for my 2019 guided trips. Through January 20, it’s an // More
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Long-term review: LOKSAK OPSAK || Food storage enhancerLOKSAK OPSAK bags are made of heavy-duty plastic and have a hermetic seal. When closed, the bag is airtight, waterproof, and // More
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Dear Senator Gardner: Support Colorado business by re-opening the governmentDear Senator Gardner — I own a Boulder-based guided backpacking company, the lifeblood of which are commercial permits on public // More
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Women-only guided trips in Colorado in SeptemberIn 2019 we are offering two women-only sessions. Both are scheduled for early-September in Rocky Mountain National Park during peak // More