Category Archives: How To

Tutorials for maximizing the full functionality of Brooks-Range Mountaineering products.

Getting Ready for the Backcountry Ski Season

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Megan Kopp

Tweet #winteriscoming and you’ll see it. The fever is catching and backcountry enthusiasts are itching to dust off skis. But, even though the word is out that La Niña is gearing up for another return (read: lots of snow), we’ve … More >>

Posted in How To | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Before Blisters

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Megan Kopp

Nothing can take a hiking trip downhill faster than a blistered heel… or toe… or… ball of your foot. Blisters suck. Once you get one on a trip, it’s there for the duration. The good news is that blisters don’t … More >>

Posted in How To | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Caring for Alpine Lakes

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Megan Kopp

Pristine alpine lakes – we take them for granted. But in the backcountry, lakes are popular destinations. These areas already have extreme weather conditions and short growing seasons, making them slow growing environments for plant life. It doesn’t take too … More >>

Posted in How To | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments