ProView – Hikers Brew Coffee
I am part of a large family, all of who are coffee drinkers. Accumulatively we’ve worked in over 10 different shops and been making espresso for over 15 years, and over the years we have become a collective group of…
ProView – Liberty Skis Origin 106
It can be scary to buy a ski you haven’t tried before, but trust me, this one is worth checking out. Recently I moved from Colorado to Montana, and it was a bit of an adjustment period, to say the…
ProView – Liberty Skis Origin 96
Liberty claims the Origin 96 is a “one-ski quiver from east to west”. As an east coast skier who has moved west, I wanted to ski the Origin 96 in a variety of conditions from resort to backcountry to put…
Women in the Backcountry Part 3: Women’s Mentorship in the Mountains
A light breeze fluttered pole straps against the backs of my hands as I paused to gaze up towards the final pitch of the summit. I watched Sophia and Sofia blaze a trail up 25 Short’s East-facing breakable crust, and…
Your Climbing Dirtbag Horoscope for the New Year
Get expert buying advice from a resident outdoor pro with this lineup of must-have climbing gear this season.
ProView – Darn Tough Hiking Socks
When I was a kid, like most people, I used to loathe getting socks as a gift. Now as an adult, and lover of all things outdoors, I keep an ever growing quiver of high-quality socks for all occasions. If…
ProView – DB The Hugger 20L
For the past three weeks, I have been using Douchebag’s 20L Hugger as my commuting, work, and travel bag. The Hugger is a minimalistic, durable, and stylish take on a small backpack. The Douchebag 20L Hugger is a compelling answer…
ProView – Sierra Designs Women’s Whitney Jacket
I’ve been testing the Sierra Designs Whitney hoodie in a wide range of conditions, from windy/chilly sunset hikes to mountaineering objectives and ski touring. The impressive warmth-to-weight ratio makes this jacket a no-brainer to bring on any excursion with the…
ProView – Sierra Designs Cold Canyon Hoodie
I picked up this jacket to supplement on cold days for rock and ice climbing. The review is based on its use for alpine rock climbs in the PNW. Ice is yet to form in PNW, which is where I…
ProView – Darn Tough Hiking Socks
If you fight fire or ski, you’ve probably heard of Darn Tough. Merino wool socks, made in Vermont, with a lifetime guarantee and the promise of darn toughness. Indeed, I’ve worked and skied with many an outdoor professional who swears…