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A regional guide with ideas for winter camping destinations in California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Arizona.
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- Last Updated: February 17, 2026
05.08.2025 - Initial Build
Finding an affordable aircraft that can handle the backcountry for $80K or less? A challenge for sure, but with the right knowledge and a shrewd approach, it can be done.
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- Last Updated: February 11, 2026
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The unique semi-arid region of Northern Nevada with its more relaxed land use regulation provides a great playground for off-airport fun.
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- Last Updated: February 05, 2026
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02.24.2025 - Initial writeup/copied 205 page
The Cessna 206, successor to the Skywagon series as the most popular and effective single engine charter aircraft.
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2.9.2014 - Initial article
Cessna 180/185 Skywagon mods list
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01.29.2018 - Zane - Updated tire diameter graphic to add 8.50x10
Guide to tires for use in the backcountry and off-airport landing zones
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- Last Updated: September 25, 2025
Turned forum post from MTV into article.
Very little can be taken for granted when landing off-airport, so use every opportunity to evaluate the spot before committing, because the consequences of a bent plane in true backcountry are serious.
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GoPro HERO3/3+ filter incompatability warning.
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2.6.2019 - Initial article
A classic take on the care and feeding of the ultimate Cessna single
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05.01.2019 - initial article
Guide to the costs involved with owning a backcountry airplane
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- Last Updated: May 10, 2025
3.16.2023 - Initial article
Proper gear alignment on tailwheel Cessnas is critical to ground handling stability.
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- Last Updated: March 12, 2025
12.22.2013 - Initial article format
Operating aircraft on skis and negotiating a snow-covered landscape is an entirely unique skillset and environment.
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- Last Updated: March 11, 2025
02.26.2019 - Added Trench airstrips
02.24.2019 - Added re-written "legs" portion
01.31.2019 - Additional formatting and photos
01.18.2018 - Initial markdown
For many in the Lower 48, the voyage to Alaska is the ultimate adventure. Our guide can help get you on the right path to being prepared for the journey.
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- Last Updated: February 18, 2025
09.07.2017 - Added resources section
Visual conditions from forest fire smoke can be a deceptive form of IMC, luring the VFR pilot in with the promise of initial acceptable visibility, then degrading quickly and unpredictably.
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- Last Updated: August 14, 2024
Added several instructors to the list
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5.13.2014 - Initial article
Cessna 172 Skyhawk mods list
The world's most popular aircraft is one of the best backcountry values available today.
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- Last Updated: February 13, 2024
7.1.2014 - Initial article
Cessna 182 Skyhawk mods list
The venerable do-everything airplane has it all: speed, utility, and comfort.
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- Last Updated: March 29, 2023
3.29.2023 - Initial article
Bolt-on storage for cargo or additional fuel
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An illustrated series from the 1955 USAF Survival Manual Training Edition.