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Why Experts Get Caught in Avalanches More Than Beginners

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ProView – Kahtoola MICROspikes Ghost Review

January 16, 2026January 6, 2026Kahtoola, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Gabbi Bock Leave a Comment on ProView – Kahtoola MICROspikes Ghost Review

I tested the MICROspikes Ghost on a winter hike in Rocky Mountain National Park, heading toward Mills Lake. Trail conditions were primarily packed snow with intermittent icy patches.

Why Experts Get Caught in Avalanches More Than Beginners

January 14, 2026January 5, 2026Outdoor Adventure, Stories Forrest Smith Leave a Comment on Why Experts Get Caught in Avalanches More Than Beginners

Looking for an active, outdoorsy New Year’s resolution but can’t make up your mind? Then this list is for you! Print it out, put it on your wall, and check off 101 things to do in 2026. 

ProView – SHRED. Flexi Knee Pads Lite Review

January 12, 2026January 5, 2026ProView Gear Reviews, SHRED, Snow Amber Davis Leave a Comment on ProView – SHRED. Flexi Knee Pads Lite Review

These are great for a standard snowboarder or skier looking for a little extra cushion to break falls. For a non-adjustable knee pad, the sizing chart is on point, replicates the natural knee range of motion, and stays in place.

ProView – Thule Travel Collection Review

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026ProView Gear Reviews, Thule, Travel Roxy Dawson Leave a Comment on ProView – Thule Travel Collection Review

There’s something deeply satisfying about luggage that just works. Across a cross-country road trip, international flights, and weeks of living out of bags, these pieces consistently made travel smoother rather than more stressful. It’s durable, intuitive, and genuinely pleasant to…

ProView –  Darn Tough Ski Socks Review

January 5, 2026December 31, 2025Darn Tough, ProView Gear Reviews, Running Sam Chaneles Leave a Comment on ProView –  Darn Tough Ski Socks Review

Darn Tough’s ski sock lineup is versatile with multiple levels of cushioning and thickness for winter to spring tours

Gear Up for Your Best Year Yet, Including the Ultimate 2026 Adventure Checklist

December 31, 2025December 31, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay 1 Comment on Gear Up for Your Best Year Yet, Including the Ultimate 2026 Adventure Checklist

Looking for an active, outdoorsy New Year’s resolution but can’t make up your mind? Then this list is for you! Print it out, put it on your wall, and check off 101 things to do in 2026. 

Conservation and Community: Axis Deer Hunting in Hawaii

December 30, 2025December 23, 2025Conservation & Sustainability, Destinations, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Lexi Olson Leave a Comment on Conservation and Community: Axis Deer Hunting in Hawaii

Hunting can be one of the most effective tools we have to protect ecosystems. And it’s not just a Western, mainland tradition. It happens on tropical islands, too.

ProView – Thule Cappy Dog Harness Review

December 29, 2025December 31, 2025ProView Gear Reviews, Thule, Travel Craig Rowe Leave a Comment on ProView – Thule Cappy Dog Harness Review

This is the third harness my dog has used in his ten years, and I consider it the best of the bunch because of its simple form factor, quality of construction, and thoughtful design touches.

I’m an Adult-Onset Hunter, Here’s What I’ve Learned

December 23, 2025December 17, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Lexi Olson 27 Comments on I’m an Adult-Onset Hunter, Here’s What I’ve Learned

I am proud to tell people I didn’t grow up hunting. Learning to hunt as an adult taught me that choosing a new path - especially one that demands patience, humility, and perseverance - is its own form of empowerment.

ProView – Chaco Women’s Rapid Pro Flip Review

December 22, 2025December 15, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Chaco, Fishing, ProView Gear Reviews Amber Crawford Leave a Comment on ProView – Chaco Women’s Rapid Pro Flip Review

The Chaco Women’s Rapid Pro Flip impressed with its excellent traction, arch support, and all-day comfort, making it ideal for wet and rugged environments.

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