Tech Tips

Tape can be a sticky topic – and we’re here to help you get unstuck! Growing up, the go-to tape was always Duct Tape – good ole strong reliable Duct Tape. And while Duct Tape still [...]

Planning a trip to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve? There’s a lot to learn about this corner of Alaska before you make your way. From the 60-mile gravel road to limited cell phone [...]

Meal prep seems to be something that people either love, hate, or simply tolerate as a necessary evil. But no matter what your stance, if you’re planning on striking out on a multi-day [...]

In recent years, there’s been a lot of talk about going Ultralight in the backpacking world. In fact, a lot of folks who join us on a Multi-Day Trek call to ask about gear and how they can make [...]

Have you ever passed by a group while hiking and heard some weird lingo that you didn’t understand? “I was so stoked at the start, but after 15 miles, I totally bonked!” Every other day it seems [...]

Here in McCarthy, we’ve seen it all. You might be surprised what critical items you can forget to pack for your adventure vacation. We’ve had folks show up without a warm layer for cold nights, [...]

Have you ever woken up on a camping or backpacking trip only to find that you’re sleeping on the ground because your pad is leaking air? Or you realize that your old stand-by sleeping pad has [...]

Trekking Poles? Really?? But I never use them!           “We didn’t either until we started backpacking in the Wrangells.” Ask any SEAG guide if they use trekking poles [...]

We’ve all felt it. That moment when you look toward the horizon, only to see some dark, ominous clouds heading your way. Rain. As much as you don’t want it to dampen your plans (pun intended), [...]