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[ soft, dramatic music plays ] the trip started in juneau, alaska, which is theres roads here, but its not connected to anywhere. The mountains are so radical that the only way to get here is on boat or plane. [ fish pouring into ship ] so were going to get on a boat from here, take that boat about 25 hours up into Glacier Bay National park. Were going to get dropped off at the edge of a glacier, and then were going to walk 15 miles to a base camp and, ideally, go and ride one of the most beauti...

>> [ sighs ] yeah . >> holy shit. i just went from "everythings fine" to, like, "we need to move." doing something that nobody has ever done before, theres no guarantee that your plans going to work. >> agh. [ rapids rushing ] once you commit, there is no turning around. [ waves crashing ] >> were entirely removed from civilization. >> look at this one. >> we know once we get there, were on our own. >> climbing. weve chosen to live a life that does have risks. [ rock rolling ] >> oh, m...

[ soft, dramatic music plays ] >> the trip started in juneau, alaska, which is -- theres roads here, but its not connected to anywhere. the mountains are so radical that the only way to get here is on boat or plane. [ fish pouring into ship ] so were going to get on a boat from here, take that boat about 25 hours up into glacier bay national park. were going to get dropped off at the edge of a glacier, and then were going to walk 15 miles to a base camp and, ideally, go and ride one o...

There are plenty of beautiful places to 'rough it' in our Pine Tree State, but these spots right here are apparently the best of the best!

There are plenty of beautiful places to 'rough it' in our Pine Tree State, but these spots right here are apparently the best of the best!

There are plenty of beautiful places to 'rough it' in our Pine Tree State, but these spots right here are apparently the best of the best!

There are plenty of beautiful places to 'rough it' in our Pine Tree State, but these spots right here are apparently the best of the best!

There are plenty of beautiful places to 'rough it' in our Pine Tree State, but these spots right here are apparently the best of the best!

PATTON — Even without snow, Prince Gallitzin State Park in Cambria County will be hosting the annual Winter Blast on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at

Packing, staying warm, setting up camp, cooking, and thriving in the backcountry in the depths of winter gets a lot easier when you know what you're doing. Here are some basic tips, tricks, and gear requirements.