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David Parnell

David is an accomplished mountain endurance athlete who has completed over 25 ultra marathon races (follow on Strava). He is most proud of his finish at The Drift 100 - a high elevation, 100 mile winter foot race that zigzags along the Continental Divide in Wyoming. In the future he hopes to compete in the ITI 350 and ultimately the full 1,000 mile Iditarod Trail Invitational that follows the same path as the historic dog sled race.

I have seen many fellow hikers wearing Chaco’s throughout my hiking days and have always wondered if they are worth trying out. Since they are so different from that of a traditional hiking shoe or boot, I’ve always been a bit hesitant. Is it a good idea to hike in open-toed shoes? Chaco’s are good …

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Paved to Pines is a small company based in Canada specializing in converting buses and vans, big or small, into recreational vehicles. What started out as a dream between two friends has, today, turned into a thriving business building the buses of peoples’ dreams. Paved to Pines creates custom conversions that allow anybody wishing to …

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When you are thinking about moving into a van full time, it can be highly confusing and overwhelming to choose which van or bus to choose. However, a great solution to the problem is a shuttle bus, but the costs involved with converting something so big can feel overwhelming. On average, it will cost between …

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What if I told you that the start of winter didn’t have to mean the end of overnight trips in the backcountry. Heating a tent with a stove and fire is not a new concept. Humans have been relying on fire inside shelters to cook and heat with for hundreds of years. The creation of …

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When out on the road, the last thing you want to be thinking about is finding the nearest public restroom, campsite outhouse or patch of forest – which is why having a bathroom in your camping trailer is so convenient. However, when we hear about a camper with its own bathroom, a lot of us …

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Rooftop tents are growing in popularity as an easy and lightweight camping setup. When compared to other equipment such as travel trailers, RVs, and pop-up tents, rooftop tents are on the more affordable end of the price scale but they can still set you back a few thousand dollars, especially if you’re looking for a …

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When looking for a solid, dependable van to convert into a camper, a Mercedes Benz Sprinter usually fills the top spot. With an extremely reliable Mercedes Benz engine, these vans promise to take you far and wide on your adventures. With ‘vanlife’ skyrocketing in popularity and becoming somewhat of a trending topic, it’s no surprise …

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