Feathered Friends Blog

Thinking about climbing Mount Rainier this summer season? Here are a few lessons learned the hard way. Text and images by Claire Giordano. Every summit bid is different, even on the same route. Each time we venture into the mountains...

Feathered Friends Double Bags When we started making down gear in 1972, Feathered Friends was a small operation run out of our founders’ basement. Each bag was a design adventure, from exploring baffle techniques to fabric choices and shape. The...

“For a little while we are again able to see, as the child sees, a world of marvels.” Edward Abbey In 1956 and 1957 Edward Abbey was the park ranger for Arches, at a time before it had achieved National...

A bright blue fuselage sticks out of the sand and sagebrush, adorned with the words “Boulder Airport and UFO Landing site.” After hiking through sagebrush, stunted pines, and a light drizzle I finally arrived at the blue structure I spotted...

Last month one of our staff members road tripped through the southwest. Here are five of her tips on how to make the most of your adventure. 1. Layer, layer, layer. Springtime means unpredictable weather. When the sun was out...