by Christian Beckwith | Jan 14, 2025 | Unabridged
In Part 2 of our deep dive into Camp Hale, we explore the rocky beginnings of the mountain troops’ high-altitude military encampment. Nestled in Colorado’s Pando Valley, the camp was more than a training base for what would become the 10th Mountain Division; it...
by Christian Beckwith | Dec 31, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized
The Ninety-Pound Rucksack Challenge returns on February 18, 2025, inviting participants nationwide to commemorate the legacy of the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division. Hosted in partnership with the National Ski Patrol, 10th Mountain Division Foundation, 10th Mountain...
by Christian Beckwith | Oct 17, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized
Ninety-Pound Rucksack, a podcast that tells the story of the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division and the dawn of America’s $1 trillion outdoor recreation industry, has been awarded the Best Outdoor Podcast Episode of the Year at the 2024 Outdoor Media Summit. The...
by Christian Beckwith | Oct 2, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized
Camp Hale’s 10th Mountain Division Featured in Huts for Vets Event Rifle, CO – On Friday, October 11, 2024, the Ute Theater in Rifle, Colorado, will host an unforgettable evening sure to captivate local audiences. Entitled “Mountain Warriors,” the evening will...
by Christian Beckwith | Sep 13, 2024 | Unabridged
The Origins of Camp Hale: How the U.S. Army scouted, selected, and developed Colorado’s high-altitude Pando Valley site to create a training ground for mountain warfare. Episode Synopsis: In Episode 11 of Ninety-Pound Rucksack, host Christian Beckwith...
