Last summer, and friend and I foolishly agreed to a run/climb combo of the fabulously remote volcano Glacier Peak in Washington’s Cascade Mountains. Fast and light. That was the goal. This peak is normally done over 3-5 days minimum due…
I love the outdoors as much as the next dirtbag, but why are we really out in the nether regions of the backcountry purposefully abusing our bodies? Is the scenery wonderful? Yes! Is the company fantastic? Usually. But I think…
The Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate Bar by Honey Stinger was more than I thought it would be. This bar is just the right little snack to help hold off the famished feeling for a little while longer until lunch or…
No better time of the year than the beginning of fall to receive a new set of ‘fresh-hot-off-the-press’ hiking boots. I was able to get out there on the new Adidas Terrex Swift R2 GTX Hiking Boot and put it…
As a self-proclaimed foodie, I put a lot of thought into the snacks I bring on hiking and backpacking trips. Who wants to eat a bar that tastes like a brick? Not me! I want my meals and snacks to…
This jacket is has been an amazing addition to my gear closet and has withstood desert multi-pitches and snowy hikes. The durability and water resistance make this a unique down jacket. It withstands the elements in the mountains, as well…
When space is limited, whether its because you live in your van or because you hate having too many options, it is important to have clothing that works well and looks good for whatever situation you run into. The Adidas…
I began my field testing with a ski touring trip to Rogers Pass in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia. Here I found myself munching my way up the Illecillewaet Glacier on Cherry Cola Classic Energy Chews. Two weeks later…
The performance sock that may even outperform you. An already durable sock with an additional indestructible lifetime guarantee. I have put Darn Tough socks through the wringer over the years. From being my go-to ski sock, to consistently putting 30+…
I’ve always loved following the creek as far as it would take me as a child, but my true connection with nature didn’t surface until I moved to Colorado. The aggressive crags, unexplored valleys, and thousands of miles of hiking…