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The Next Summit Oct 4

🍂 Fall in Colorado means sunshine one minute, icy wind the next. The secret? Layering.

Base = wick sweat

Mid = stay warm

Outer = block wind/rain

Pack smart, swap layers as you go, and don’t forget an extra puffy for when the sun dips. 🥾🌄

#HikeSmart

The Next Summit Sep 23

"Success in the mountains isn’t luck; it’s preparation." 🏔️

Next Summit Members get exclusive content, skill-building courses, & coaching to help you #HikeSmart and stay safe on Colorado’s 14ers. Plus, you support outdoor education & public land advocacy!

Join today: https://thenextsummit.org/membership

The Next Summit Sep 21

🏔️ Wilderness First Aid Tip: Scene Safety & Patient Assessment

Before you treat, make sure YOU are safe. ⚡Then check the basics:

✅ Airway
✅ Breathing
✅ Circulation
✅ Disability
✅ Environment

Stay calm. Stay systematic. Save lives.

#WildernessFirstAid #HikeSmart

The Next Summit Aug 24, 2025

Why do storms always hit Colorado peaks around noon? ⏰

☁️ Orographic lift = morning sun pushes moist air up slopes, forming clouds.
🌦 Monsoon season = extra fuel for fast-building storms.

By midday, ⚡ is almost guaranteed.

👉 Rule: Summit early. Be below treeline before noon.

#14ers #HikeSmart

Jaakko Aug 9, 2025

I always carry my food in dry sacks, not so much to keep it dry, but because they’ve been the most convenient way to handle large amounts of food on long hikes. However, I’ve always struggled with the regular sacks, as their narrow openings make access a bit awkward. So I wanted to try making a more rectangular one with a larger opening for easier access. This is the first actual prototype with some process pics.

#hikinggear #backpacking #foodstorage #drybag #outdoorgear #wilderness #diygear #longhikeprep #gearprototype #ultralighthiking #nordics #finland #norway #diy #gear #solohiking