We’re a North Idaho family who love the outdoors! Our goal is to share our stories from the wild, while connecting you to a community of outdoor enthusiasts. We hope to entertain you through humor and adventure. Welcome to MTN Talk!
I may have a tattoo of a compass on my back, but I’m terrible with directions. I’m the type of guy that gives directions by describing the buildings on the way to the destination. I carry this lack of direction into the woods with me from time to time. Trisha, Diesel and I crawled up a ridgeline … More A Little Lost at Stevens Peak
Our Beijing cab zigzagged through the night as rain fell onto the busy city. Trisha and I sat in the backseat, excited to get to our hotel and fall into bed after hours of travel. I watched the water veins trickle down my window as the driver muttered to himself. The guy behind the wheel seemed friendly … More The Great Wall of Taxis
This is my 2017 NOBO (Northbound) PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) gear list before leaving. This will change as I get into different regions like from SoCal to the Sierras. I wanted to let you guys see what I am carrying for those of you that are wondering what my pack weight and gear is. I have … More Pacific Crest Trail Gear List 2017
We are stoked to announce the Summit Sipper Sweepstakes! We’ve joined forces with Hydro Flask and Manito Tap House to bring you a grand prize worth over $200. So the next time your conquer a summit, whether it’s Canfield of Everest, enjoy a chilled brew on us. One super lucky winner will walk away with the following … More Summit Sipper Sweepstakes
Four inches of ice is all it takes to support the weight of an average-sized person. So it was a relief to know the ice I found myself walking on was over eight inches thick. Keeping this in mind, I trudged across Avondale Lake towards my buddy Kody and his brother, Matt. It all begins … More What Lies Below Avondale’s Ice
A gloomy Saturday morning greeted my sleepy eyes as I stumbled out of bed and into a pair of slippers. Why was I awake at 4 a.m.? Did my nose catch a whiff of some sizzling bacon? Nope. Did Diesel (our lab/retriever mix) nut tap me again with his clumsy ass paws? Not even. It was the morning … More Palouse Falls Field Trip Style
Frigid weather is still upon us and sometimes the warmth of summer seems so far away. The warmth of an all natural hot spring sounded like a wonderful idea. David and his wife Trisha invited Josh and I to enjoy Jerry Johnson Hot Springs in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness in Idaho. It was a week before … More A Road Trip That Left Us Stranded, Almost
I’m not normally one to make New Year’s resolutions, but I feel inclined to impose one on myself this year. It’s for my own safety, you see. But before I introduce my 2017 resolution, there’s something you should know. I’m a clumsy bastard. Been that way since I was a wee lad. So even in broad … More A Ridgeline Resolution
Written by David Adlard So, people ask me about this “adventure racing thing,” (and the mountaineering thing, and long hiking and, and… ) and “the thing” is, many people have heard about it. About people who do this crazy race, or climb this or that hill, taking time out of their “normal” lives to traipse … More On Racing or Climbing, and why I do them…
Looking for the best holiday gift ideas for the hiker in your family? We’ve compiled a list of some of the hottest items you can buy for an adventurous person. Check it out! … More The Best Holiday Gifts for Hikers
