From the burly approach to Castleton Tower, to the rugged washes in white sandstone canyons in northern Arizona, to the wild flower basins in Ten Sleep, and in the back yard playground of Eldorado Canyon and Chautauqua, the Scarpa Rapid approach climbing shoes get it done. They are lightweight, climbable, flexible yet supportive. I am notorious for rolling my right ankle, especially on those long … Continue reading ProView – Scarpa Rapid
When Astral decided to expand its product lineup to include footwear a few years ago it made waves in the kayaking community. The first few shoes released, the Brewer and the Rassler, were designed with kayakers in mind, and made to be worn on the river. They’ve sold like hotcakes. With their huge success Astral has decided to expand outside the world of watersports and … Continue reading ProView – Astral Donner
From the calm serene lakes of Boulder, Colorado, to the salty seas of Kona, Hawaii, the Advanced Elements Fishbone™ EX: AE1064 is the perfect inflatable stand up paddle board for a wide array of SUPing adventures. As an avid SUPer, what I love most about the sport is the flexibility. Your level of activity and energy output is up to you, you can crank the … Continue reading ProView- Advanced Elements Fishbone Stand Up Paddle Board
The Scarpa Zodiac Plus GTX are a very light, supportive, featured boot that are at home under heavy loads and off trail. I have always been committed to wearing approach shoes while backpacking, both on personal trips and while instructing backpacking courses. However, the Zodiac Plus is light enough that I did not feel weighed down by a full-size boot. It has since become a … Continue reading ProView – Scarpa Zodiac Plus GTX
Good news for every outdoorswoman! The game has truly been changed. Big Agnes is taking sleeping comfort and technology to the next level with their new line of sleeping bags and pads. The Hazel SL 15* is a one-of-a-kind sleeping bag with so much thought and effort put into it, it makes you want to send thank you cards to Big Agnes for looking after … Continue reading ProView – Big Agnes Hazel SL 15 & Air Core Ultra
The Scarpa Spin is a new addition to their Alpine line of trail runners, finding its place right in-between the minimalist Atom and the higher profile Neutron. They call it the “Goldilocks of [the] Alpine Running collection, for those who want both support and simplicity on rugged trail and craggy ridgelines.” I love their description, because it is nothing but the truth. Built with a … Continue reading ProView – Scarpa Spin
If you have read my other review on the Astral Tinker or know me at all you will know that I am a fan of Astral products. The Astral Greenjacket PFD is my go to. That said, I got the chance to review another Astral PFD I was stoked! I have a 37” chest and B/C breasts. I tested out the Small/Medium. The Layla comes … Continue reading ProView – Astral Layla PFD
The Five Ten Eddy Pro water shoe is a lightweight, well-drained piece of footwear that is paired with Five Ten’s fantastically sticky Stealth rubber to give you the confidence to scamper around the wet rocks without feeling like you are holding water. Whether you are boating Gore Canyon or cruising the Colorado on a paddle board, the Eddy Pro will give you the confidence to … Continue reading ProView – Five Ten Eddy Pro
Astral wins my heart again and again, this time with their Tinker multi-sport shoes. Expanding away from just river shoes, the Tinker nails the multi-use category. I have taken these shoes down desert rivers, mountain hikes, and out for a beer with no disappointment. Fit and Comfort If you have ever owned the Astral Brewess or Brewer then you know how comfy these Tinkers are. Astral essentially … Continue reading ProView – Astral Tinker
As a new climber, I was looking for an all around women’s rock shoe that would help me improve my footwork and confidence on the rock. Mike, my buddy over at Evolv, recommended I try out their all-time-best-selling Elektra, a fairly flat bottom profiled shoe with a narrow fit. I wanted something that would transition from gym to rock seamlessly, and wasn’t so aggressive that … Continue reading ProView – Evolv Elektra
