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A Sea Change in Southeast Alaska
The USDA’s proposed Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy charts new management direction for the Tongass, centered on the responsible stewardship of public land and water. Learn more about the initiatives taking...
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Profiles
Alaskan Musher: Lauro Eklund
With his father, Neil Eklund, Lauro spends long days working with his dogs and exploring Alaska’s remote and rugged interior. With hopes his dogs will one day soon lead the...
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The Dynamic of the Line: the anatomy of a dog team
Sled dog teams consist of 12-16 dogs to traverse difficult terrain, while following specific commands from a musher. Learn the anatomy of a sled dog team and what it takes...
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The Survivors: Alaskan Arctic Musk Oxen
With no reason to fear mankind, the muskox was almost driven to extinction by the advent of guns that ripped through the slow-moving herds. In Alaska and on the rest...
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Filson in the Field: Searching for Muskox in the Alaskan Arctic
As a company founded on equipping folks headed into the frozen desolation of the Klondike goldfields in 1897, we knew that we needed to do something that was a bit...
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The Woman on the Mountain: Christine Estrada
Christine Estrada, a fire lookout, having visited 93 of the remaining lookouts across Washington State, works tirelessly during fire season to spot, report and communicate with fire teams on the...
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Zach LaPerrière: The Sage
Living in a small cabin immersed in the virgin old-growth with his family for the last twenty-five years, LaPerrière is a part of the wilderness. There is no television or...
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We Helped Restore a Forest Service Lookout Tower That Was Almost Consumed by Flames
A team of eager and passionate Filson employees, together with the National Forest Foundation, were wrapping up a restoration project at First Butte lookout tower, the fourth tower our team...
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Train Like a Wildland Firefighter, Workout 6: “THE DEVIL’s 55”
If you could only do one workout with limited equipment this MTNTOUGH workout would be at the top of the list. It is 55 minutes of total-body work, making it...
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Profiles
Lael Johnson - Olympic Peninsula Fly Guide
Lael Johnson is a fly fisherman and guide on the Olympic Peninsula. His passion for the anadromous fish of Washington’s coastal rivers is contagious. He loves these fish, these rivers,...
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Train Like a Wildland Firefighter, Workout 5: "Brick by Brick"
MTNTOUGH's “Brick by Brick” Workout is designed to help you become a more balanced athlete. The repeated pendulum lunges will make you want to throw in the towel, but they...
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Train Like a Wildland Firefighter, Workout 2: “Mother of Quad”
In the second installment of our series with MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, they walk us through their leg-day routine dubbed “the Mother of Quad.” Be warned, it’s not for the faint...
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Train Like a Wildland Firefighter, Workout 3: “The Pack Challenge"
We worked with the guys at MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab to bring those simple but effective routines to you and whatever space you occupy to help you keep physically fit and...
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A Guide to Overlanding the North Cascades
The North Cascade Mountains of Washington attract all types of recreationists during the spring and summer months, from locals to tourists, from hikers and climbers to high mountain anglers and...
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Train Like a Wildland Firefighter, Workout 4: "Gone In 12 Minutes"
MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab believes eliminating psychological barriers is the key to reaching our goals. Their team knows the most important muscle you can train sits between your ears... the brain....
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How To's
How to Avoid Attacks in Bear & Cougar Territory
Consciously or unconsciously, humans, bears, and mountain lions, along with many other large mammals, all speak the same language with their bodies. The body language of an unleashed dog on...
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How To's
How to Build Backcountry Snowshoes
Traveling into the backcountry can be filled with fun, excitement, and adventure; however, it can also be very dangerous. Mother Nature can quickly turn an enjoyable afternoon hike into a...
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How To's
How to Stay Safe in Avalanche Terrain - Tips from NWAC
Every year in the mountains of North America, avalanches kill an average of 45 people and injure many more. Nearly all these incidents involve people recreating. If you’re planning to...
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Profiles
Avalanche Dog Noses: Your Best Chance of Survival
Up in the mountains, avalanches are part of the territory. If you’re lucky, you might only see or hear one. But on the off chance you get caught, there’s little...
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Train Like a Wildland Firefighter, Workout 1: "FRIDLEY"
First responders and wildland firefighters don't have the option to work from home. They need to be in top physical and mental shape or else lives could be lost. If...
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Train Like a Wildland Firefighter with Mountain Tough Fitness Lab
The day-to-day rigors of a wildland firefighter require supreme mental and physical strength. These folks hump 45-pound packs up and down steep, rugged terrain for three to five miles a...
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How To's
3 tips for Backcountry Preparedness with Coalcracker Bushcraft
Outdoor recreation provides an opportunity for people to learn and explore. It allows people to spend time with family and friends, view wildlife, and experience nature. These experiences however, could...
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