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Portered Base Camp at Imogene Lake

Portered Base Camp at Imogene Lake

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September 8, 2013

Early September might be the best time for hiking in the Sawtooths…fewer people, cooler temperatures, and the occasional rain shower […]

Traveling Light Hiking Trip – Toxaway to Hellroaring

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August 21, 2013

We get a number of inquiries from folks looking for the experience of a multi-day backpacking trip without the struggle […]

2013 Sawtooth Alpine Kids Camp

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August 3, 2013

We had another successful, albeit different, Sawtooth Alpine Kid’s Camp this summer led by kids camp veterans Ryan and Matt. […]

Family Camping Trip to Alpine Lake

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July 30, 2013

Sara just returned from guiding a 4-day custom family camping trip to Alpine Lake in the northern Sawtooths. This adventurous family had […]

Womens Sawtooth Backpacking Trip

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July 13, 2013

Sara just returned from a backpack trip through the heart of the Sawtooths with two wonderful women from California and […]

Sawtooth Hiking & Backpacking Season in Full Swing

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July 4, 2013

With an early start to summer and the recent hot weather, Sawtooth trails are opening up ahead of schedule. Most […]

Kaplan Family Thompson Trek

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August 17, 2010

The Kaplan family headed out with Co-Owner and Guide, Erik Leidecker, for a trek in the Mt. Thompson area.  Here is […]

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October 8, 2009

Titus Ridge, July 14th

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July 19, 2009

Thompson Peak, July 9 – 10

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