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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

In an ever-evolving industry like the outdoor industry, trends seem to come and go. Yet one development that has come to stay, particularly in the world of backpacking, is the…

Food is not only an integral aspect of daily life, but it is also a consideration that can elevate your camping experience. For many people, cooking in the front country…