5 Articles
Amy David: Backcountry Skier
Amy Jane David’s story is one of resilience, courage, and a deep-rooted connection to the mountains.Raised in Pinedale, Wyoming—a small town tucked at the base of the untamed Wind River...
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Profiles
Lianna Spooner: preserving traditions & the environment
There's been a revival in the art of "packing" in recent years. Homesteaders Lianna Spooner and her partner Chris Eyer spend part of their year working with the U.S. Forest...
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Profiles
James Reeves: The Mule Packer
“When I walk into any pack station or ranch, I know from the get-go that I'm probably not going to look like anyone else who works there. But anyone who...
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McGee Creek Pack Station: Sierra Nevada, California
Jen spent her teenage years doing everything she could to be at the pack station as long as possible during the season. She would figure out what schoolwork needed to...
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How To's
How to Pack a Mule with a Diamond Hitch & What to Bring
“May your loads ride straight” is the universal blessing packers give one another when leaving the pack station or meeting on a high mountain trail. Taking time when assembling the...
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