Grand Teton National Park: Shadow Mountain Loop
This 7-mile mountain bike loop climbs past spectacular views of the Tetons and the Snake River Valley, then descends on singletrack through aspens and pines.
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Grand Teton National Park: South Teton via Garnet CanyonExplore a majestic climbers' haven in the heart of the Tetons. Grand Teton National Park: Shadow Mountain LoopThis 7-mile mountain bike loop climbs past spectacular views of the Tetons and the Snake River Valley, then descends on singletrack through aspens and pines. Grand Teton National Park: Cascade CanyonThis 14.6-mile out-and-back meanders past lodgepole pine, towering peaks, and a waterfall on its way to a backcountry campsite at the foot of the Tetons.
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Sleeping Bag Water Test Pt. I:
In this gear test, Shannon Davis jumps in three sleeping bags and we hose them down to see how each one handles high-force rain.
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Sleeping Bag Water Test Part II:
Yeah, we know you probably won't ever get fully submerged in a raging river while in your sleeping bag, but that's not good enough for us.
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Grand Teton National Park
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