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.

Although it can be hard to find Class-B RVs with a slide out, they do exist and are a fantastic option for those looking for extra space without having to upgrade to an extravagant class C or A RV. The additional space a slide out offers, allows for the main living area to remain open …

5th wheel trailers have evolved over the years, and one of the relatively new concepts is front living 5th wheels, where the living area is at the front of the unit. Front living 5th wheels come in different designs and sizes. Suppose you are looking for a small front living 5th wheel, then you may …

Many people wonder what kind of RV they can buy for $50,000. After all, RVs aren’t cheap and you want to ensure you get the most for your money. So, what kind of RV could you get for this price? You can buy a mid to high-quality RV for $50,000. For this price, you can …

When camping, the last thing you want to happen is for the food to spoil, as this can result in some very upset stomachs and turn the whole trip into a disaster. So before you even start packing up, do you know how to keep food fresh during your camping trip? To store food for …

When you go out in the woods, the basic necessities for camping will get you pretty far, but how do you know what to bring and what to leave at home? You want to pack light, but you want to also make sure you have everything you need. How can you decide? The more remote …

National parks range from thousands to millions of acres in size. Given this size, it’s easy to understand why some people are concerned about visiting – after all, there is an enormous amount of space in which you can get lost. Considering this, you may be wondering – which national park has the most disappearances? …

The hiking world is full of lingo and jargon that can be confusing to even the most seasoned of trekkers. Take the term “NoBo thru hiker” for example. What does that even mean? A NoBo thru-hiker, or northbound thru-hiker, is someone who is completing a trek by moving from south to north. This is different …

Think scrambling and climbing are the same things? Think again! Scrambling and climbing are actually two very different types of activities that people do in the mountains. Each has its own pros and cons as well as its own risks and equipment requirements. But how is scrambling different from climbing? The main difference between scrambling …

If you love summertime backpacking, it’s only natural that you’ll want to extend your adventures as far into the shoulder seasons as you possibly can. But shoulder season backpacking can expose you to some cold temperatures and harsh conditions that not everyone is ready to handle. So, just how cold is too cold for backpacking? …

Have you ever heard the terms thru-hiking and backpacking but not sure what the difference is? Backpacking is a type of tent camping where you carry everything you need to survive on your back as you hike from campsite to campsite. Thru-hiking is a specific type of backpacking that involves following a long-distance trail from …