Posts by Peace Outfitters
Where’s Winter?
Drought in the Southwest and Why Recreationalists Should Care Calendar vs Climate: Flagstaff and Beyond Here in Flagstaff, ski season is in full swing. Or, at least that’s what it…
Read MoreSledding in Flagstaff: A Guide to Responsible Snow Play
When snow settles onto the ground in Flagstaff, sledding becomes one of the simplest ways to enjoy the outdoors. No lessons or lift tickets required; just snow, a few pieces…
Read MorePeace Outfitters Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is supposed to feel warm, joyful, and full of celebration. For many people, however, it has become a point of stress and anxiety. Between crowded stores, relentless…
Read MoreCampsgiving 2025: Why You Should Spend Thanksgiving Outdoors
Growing up in the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona, Peace Outfitters employee Cooper Smith spent family Thanksgivings camping in the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. He remembers cooking simplified versions of…
Read MoreFall Colors in Flagstaff: When, Where, and Why?
Fall Colors in Flagstaff: When, Where, and Why? Across the higher elevations of Coconino National Forest, autumn is beginning to peer around the corner. The characteristics aspen groves of areas…
Read MoreFlagstaff Disc Golf 101: What To Know To Get Started
If you’ve visited Flagstaff for any amount of time, chances are you’ve seen someone playing disc golf. Home to seven courses in and around town, and the location of the…
Read MoreThe Great Debate: Waterproof and Non-Waterproof Shoes
Of all debates in the outdoor industry, perhaps none are quite as heated or divisive as the choice between waterproof and non-waterproof shoes. Here in Flagstaff—where mixed conifer forests, desert…
Read MoreRainy Recreation: Tips and Tricks for Spending Time Outside During Monsoon Season
In Northern Arizona, petrichor is coming. When the first rain greets dry soil after warm, dry weather, the air becomes thick with the smell of moisture. It is a distinctive…
Read MoreThe Big Ditch: Must-Do Grand Canyon Hikes and Backpacks
The Big Ditch: Must-Do Grand Canyon Hikes and Backpacks At Peace Outfitters, we’re lucky to call Flagstaff home—just a stone’s throw from one of the country’s most iconic national parks…
Read MoreOutdoor Gear Rentals at Peace Outfitters
As the days get longer and warm weather continues to set in around Northern Arizona, summer camping, hiking, and backpacking season is in full swing. From the red rock desert…
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