Angry Pika Journal

As a member of 2% For Conservation, Alpen Fuel volunteers 20+ hours each year to conservation causes like the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance. We als...

Now is your time to reap the benefits of REI's largest sale of the season!  With up to 30% off, now is the time to get that new expensive tent or pair of hiking boots. The sale runs May 15th - May 25th.

Anglers headed into the backcountry have a huge array of tackle options to pick from.  But which rods are best for high country travel?  We help sort through the clutter to bring you our top pick...

We met Melissa Meade of Anchorage, AK through social media last year.  We were immediately impressed with her photography chops and enthusiasm for...

Tired of spraining your ankles?  You need a new brace!  The ASO Ankle Brace is the best ankle support brace for walking, hiking, backpacking, trail running and hunting.  It can be used comfortably with hiking boots and will prevent sprains and broken ankles.  With two decades of ankle problems behind me (and dozens of sprains), take my word for it.  The ASO ankle brace is amazing...

Going on your first backpacking trip can be very intimidating, especially if you have never slept outside!  Here are a couple tried and true pieces of gear that can help get your first trip off on the right foot...

Do you ever wonder what might happen if you were placed into a dramatic survival situation? Would you have enough grit and determination to surviv...

Hikers and backpackers can be very hard to shop for.  They are generally demanding and picky about their gear (I'm talking about you UL crowd).  The Alpen Fuel team has sorted through a ton...

Stranded deep in Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness, Trevor Johnson fought for his life until help could be flown in.

  I put on a fair number of miles in the summer.  Lots of miles with broken-in boots and semi trail hardened feet.  But still, I occasionally got...

We love hearing about how backcountry brands get their start.  Today we sit down with Chris Cage, the founder of Greenbelly Meals.  Greenbelly make...

We are living in the golden age of backpacking food.  Never before has there been so many options!  This is both a blessing and a curse for the con...