Ever since I first discovered the joys of cycling, I’ve been addicted. The sense of independence and adventure you experience from propelling yourself from point A to point B using only the power of your own two legs is unlike any other, and it has become one of my favorite activities. But just as with… Read more »
Apogee’s Environmental Stewardship Initiatives
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You may have heard us say that Apogee trips are, first and foremost, community building experiences – and that the great outdoors simply provide the setting where our trips foster new friendships and confidence building. And while this is absolutely true, well, maybe we downplay the importance of the outdoors with that sentiment. The outdoors… Read more »
How To: Leave No Trace
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If you are an Apogee alum and/or an avid outdoors person, then you have likely seen and heard the term “Leave No Trace,” or just “LNT.” But what is LNT? And, with a group of 14 explorers, how do we put LNT into practice on our programs? First, we’ll run through the general Leave No… Read more »
Framing Your Backpack Search: How to Shop for and Fit Backpacking Packs
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Stepping into a shop for your first backpacking pack can be a little intimidating. There are a lot of options, a lot of letters and numbers on the tag that might not necessarily make sense, and it can get overwhelming. You want to come out with a pack that satisfies your needs, feels good when… Read more »
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