By David Humphreys, Co-founder of MTN Talk Michael Gribbin, Steven Scarcello and Lane Smith ventured deep into the woods outside Vancouver, British Columbia. The three North Idaho residents loved exploring new places. Little did they know a life-changing event was about to happen. The three hikers trudged up the grueling dirt trail. As they grew … More Lucky to Be Alive Pt. III: The Bear Encounter
By David Humphreys, Co-Founder of MTN Talk Zach Smeltzer crept through the woods near English Point in Hayden, Idaho. Gripping his compound bow, the 19-year-old spotted a deer in the distance and followed the buck one quiet step at a time. Smeltzer and his family lived nearby, which made it convenient for the Hayden resident … More Lucky to Be Alive Pt. II, The Cougar Kid
Imagine cruising down the cat track of your favorite mountain. You’re minding your own business until, out of nowhere, a 5-year-old in a racer spandex onesie flies past you in a blur. How does that happen? This scenario has happened to me many times, and I only have one thing to blame… I didn’t wax … More How to Wax Your Skis & Snowboard
We all know carrying a big heavy backpack can be a burden while doing a nice backpacking trip. You can barely enjoy it when you’re shoulders and hips are getting tired of carrying a backpack filled with nonsense, it becomes all you can focus on. I also want to note that there is a difference … More 13 Ways to Lighten Your Backpack Weight
It’s almost Christmas, so you know what that means…it is giveaway time! Our local blog joined forces with 11 amazing companies to bring you MTN Talk’s 12 Days of Giveaways. This is our biggest giveaway to date! Beginning December 1st , we will draw one lucky winner each day. You will have from November 22nd … More MTN Talk’s 12 Days of Giveaways
North Idaho is home to some of the most incredible lakes known to (mountain) mankind. Growing up in North Idaho, I’ve had the pleasure of exploring some of the many mountain lakes within near here. The only question we may face as backcountry enthusiasts is this: “what lake shall we venture to next?” To help … More David’s Top 3 North Idaho + Western Montana Mountain Lakes
Zach Cecil’s heart raced as he approached the cliff he fell from in April. Hiking with two of his friends, the North Idaho resident lost his footing on a high ledge in Post Falls’ Q’emiln Park. Here’s his story. Was this the first time you’d been to the park? I’ve been coming to Q’emiln … More Lucky to Be Alive: Hiker Falls Off 35′ Cliff
My first experience ziplining scarred me—literally. When I was just a wee lad, our boy scout troop wrapped an old rope around a pine tree roughly 20 feet above the ground. As my fellow scouts pulled the rope tight, I held onto a stick I considered strong enough to hold my weight. I was wrong… … More Zipping with Timberline Adventures
We’ve all been there—hunched over a damp pile of sticks, trying with all our might to get a fire started in wet conditions. Sometimes, these wet conditions call for desperate measures… One of my fondest childhood memories was when my father drenched a pile of wood in gasoline and asked me to light it. I … More How to Light a Fire in Moist Conditions
Weather is changing here in North Idaho from warm sun kissed skin to sweater weather. I am trying to hang onto the last few warm days that are ahead of us … More 23 Essential Camping Must Haves
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