Feathered Friends Blog

Nov 21, 2016

Gear List for Winter Adventures

Winter is coming which means the door is open for many fantastic outdoor activities. If you’re just getting into winter sports it can be a bit intimidating to plan your adventure, so here is a basic list of items that will...
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Sep 21, 2016

Suunto Spartan Ultra: First Impressions

Our Seattle store just received the new Suunto Spartan Ultra watches! Over the last week we sent one out in the field to gather some top-level beta on this new multisport GPS watch from Suunto.  Keep your eyes out over...
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Sep 06, 2016

Get Your Kid in a Park This Year

Looking for some ideas on ways to enjoy the first few weeks of fall? Our friends at the Washington Trails Association created this great article with ideas on what to do with your kids in our Washington. This blog post was...
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Aug 09, 2016

Backpacking Hacks Part 2

Part two is a smorgasbord of advice from the Feathered Friends staff on simple ways to maximize the fun while on a backpacking (or camping) adventure. Who doesn’t love a good pair of clean socks? Photo: Claire Giordano 1. Bring...
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Jul 14, 2016

2016 Mount Rainier Permits Demystified

Planning for Mount Rainier isn’t just about gear, food, people, and conditions; we also have to think about permits. Summertime within Mt. Rainier National Park is truly stunning – from lowland forested trails to the massively glaciated alpine – it...
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