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Panoramic of mountains in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada

Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada (Bruce Heinemann/Photodisc/Getty)

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Feature Articles

Leaving Las Vegas
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GORP - Mount Moriah Wilderness
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GORP - Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada - Around the Forest
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GORP - Toiyabe National Forest - Nevada More Highlights
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GORP - Toiyabe National Forest ,Nevada - Top Picks
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Practical Advice

How to Build a Snow Cave
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Ask ten people how to make a snow cave and you'll get ten different answers. Winter-survival expert Greg Davenport, 49, ends the debate. Here's his definitive guide to making a bomber backcountry bunker.
Car Camping: A Packing List
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GORP - Recovering from a Dislocated Joint - Dislocated Joints in the Backcountry
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GORP - Dislocated Knee - Dislocated Joints in the Backcountry
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GORP - Dislocated Fingers and Toes - Dislocated Joints in the Backcountry
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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

The South West
Intrepid Travel
from $1586, 21 days
This is an adventure for those who appreciate the big things in life. Venture southwest through America's most celebrated cities including San...
Grand Canyon Rafting - 6-7 days
Western River Expeditions
from $2295, 7 days
In the grandest canyon of the Colorado, experience the excitement, serenity, joy and enchanting beauty of the river as it transforms this divine chasm and those who venture down it. ......
Grand Canyon Rafting - 3 days
Western River Expeditions
from $1065, 3 days
The awesome beauty of a Grand Canyon vacation continues in the lower 100 miles of the canyon, but the Colorado River's famous rapids, though still exciting, are a bit tamer and less challenging. ......
The Gold Rush
Intrepid Travel
from $1264, 15 days
From the steep streets of San Francisco to the unbelievable buzz of Las Vegas, this exhilarating West Coast journey takes the excitement of some of...

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Gear

Squishy Bowls
Portable, packable dining ware
Winter Camping Gear Essentials
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It’s a winter wonderland. Get out there and enjoy it.
Complete Gear Archives: Camping
From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things related to camping
Marmot Aura Tent
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Home Sweet Dome
Winter Camping
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Enjoy the peace, quiet, and very, very warm gear.

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Attractions

Cave Lake State Park

Good For Camping

15 miles southeast of Ely
Ely, Nevada

Description: In warm months, boat, hike, picnic, and camp at Cave Lake State Park. When temps drop, ice fish, cross-country ski, and ice skate. ... Read More

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Wheeler Peak Campground

Good For Camping

Wheeler Peak Scenic Dr., 2.5 miles from Lehman Caves Visitor Center

Description: Winding Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive twists through 12 narrow miles. The campground has 37 sites and hosts special programs and amphitheater productions in summer. ... Read More

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