by wilderness | Mar 3, 2011 | gear, Online Auction, Pack It Gourmet
I’ve ordered food for personal adventures many times from this small company based in my hometown of Austin, Texas, and really enjoy their smoothies, breakfast migas and peanut porridge. I was really glad that they enthusiastically agreed to donate a sampler...
by wilderness | Oct 6, 2010 | gear, Mount Rainier, national parks, technology, Tips, trail work
Selway Bitterroot Wilderness, ID (2010)Open any outdoor magazine and you can find countless gadgets and gizmos that will make your backpacking trip more pleasant. The options range from the simple and obvious – Leatherman, headlamp, Duct Tape – to the...
by wilderness | May 14, 2010 | gear, Kitchen Corner, Tips
Many of us who lead backcountry service trips like to serve as many meals with fresh ingredients as possible, but preserving fresh ingredients poses challenges. Those challenges can vary depending on the area where the group is working, the agency the group is working...
by wilderness | Apr 4, 2009 | EMS, events, gear
Wilderness Volunteers will be at Eastern Mountain Sports’ (EMS) Club Day in Paramus, NJ on Saturday April 18th passing out brochures, stickers, and spreading the word about the work we do across the country. Come by to learn more, say hello, or even stick around...
by wilderness | Jan 26, 2009 | gear, media, Salt Lake Tribune
Dave Pacheco, Wilderness Volunteers’ Program Manager, represented WV at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City this past weekend. He spoke with industry representatives, retailers who were buying gear for their shows, and other nonprofits getting their...