Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Airlines prohibit flammable materials and may well reject empty liquid-fuel bottles or
even the stoves themselves.
Water Purifiers & Tablets
Mountain streams may look crystal clear, but with the prevalence of bacteriological con-
tamination, sipping from the source has become a thing of the past. Boiling water rapidly
for 10 minutes is effective, but uses precious fuel.
When buying a filter, note that giardia requires a filter with a rating of 1.0 to 4.0 mi-
crons and
E Coli
requires a microfilter rating 0.2 to 1.0 microns. When filtering, go for
clear water in the current of a stream instead of stagnant water and avoid silty water. A
Steripen (laser-based purifier) is a useful alternative.
The two-step iodine tablets come with a neutralizing tablet that improves the taste. If
you don't plan to be in the backcountry often, these tablets are the most convenient solu-
tion.
For more on water safety and purification, see the boxed text
Click here
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Buying & Renting Locally
A hotbed for outdoor-gear innovation and consumption, the Rocky Mountain area offers
high-quality products, though in-park selection is usually poor.
All winter resorts have good rental shops with ski, snowboard and Nordic equipment,
as well as mountain bikes in summer. Most have a program to 'demo' new equipment
models.
More listings can be found in town sections.
Grand Teton National Park & Around
Outside the park, Jackson Hole has a number of outdoor shops selling and renting gear.
OUTDOOR GEAR
Adventure Sports
( 307-733-3307; Moose Village, WY; 9am-7pm)
Rents kayaks ($48 per day),
mountain and road bikes ($36 to $48 per day), as well as kids' bikes and racks, with dis-
counted weekly rates. Winter rentals include Nordic skis, snowshoes and sleds.
