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.

Staying fueled while you hike is of the utmost importance if you want to be able to crush your way up and down the trail. But figuring out which foods you should bring on your hike and which ones are best avoided is no easy feat. So, what foods should you avoid while hiking? The …

Winter camping is one of the best ways to get outside during the colder months of the year. But how cold is too cold for winter camping? There’s no such thing as conditions that are universally too cold for winter camping. That’s because it all depends on your experience level, equipment, and cold tolerance. Some …

If you spend enough time in the hiking or climbing communities, at some point, you’ll come across the term ‘exposure.’ But what is exposure? Better yet, what does exposure mean on mountains? People most commonly use exposure to refer to large drops or cliffs that could be dangerous on a hiking, climbing, or scrambling route. …

Are you in the market for a used travel trailer under $5000? While there are plenty of options to choose from, it is key to purchase an RV that will suit your lifestyle and sense of adventure. With travel trailers ranging anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000 plus, doing research on the type of RV and …

The camping world is full of jargon that can be tough to decipher. Boondocking and dry camping are two such terms that are the source of much confusion for campers everywhere. That raises the question: What’s the difference between boondocking and dry camping? Boondocking specifically refers to camping (primarily in an RV or van) outside …

Small toy hauler trailers are the best fit resources for towing a garage-like space with you on your recreational adventures. They are capable of hauling your favorite toys – ATVs, golf carts, side-by-sides, four wheelers, dirt bikes, motorcycles, mountain bikes, kayaks, canoes, watercrafts, and more – while doubling as a family camping home or office. …

Dry ice is a popular way to keep perishable foods cold during shipping. But is dry ice good for camping? Maybe. Dry ice can be used for keeping food cold while camping, but it has a number of notable drawbacks and hazards. While dry ice is arguably superior to regular ice in its ability to …

If you’ve ever perused a national park or national forest website in the US, you’ve probably come across the term ‘dispersed camping.’ But what even is dispersed camping? What does it mean when you’re told that ‘dispersed camping’ is allowed in a given area? Dispersed camping is an umbrella term for camping in areas without …

Reserving a campsite is no easy feat. Not only do you have to find a campsite that’s available when you need it, but you also have to search for sites that meet your adventure style. This can be super challenging given all of the jargon that you see on campground reservation pages. For example, you …

If you’re shopping for a new pair of hiking boots, at some point, you’ll come across the term ‘Gortex.’ The world of hiking footwear is full of lingo and jargon, which can make it tricky to figure out what you’re actually buying. So the question remains: What does Gortex mean in boots? Gortex, or more …