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Why We Should Adopt Leave No Trace Ethics to Everyday Life

April 22, 2018March 24, 2020Conservation & Sustainability Outdoor Prolink Pro Leave a Comment on Why We Should Adopt Leave No Trace Ethics to Everyday Life

The Problem In January, I attended the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show in Denver. There was a film screening in the Bellco Theater with endless rows of attendees, all supposed outdoorists or were at least involved in the outdoor industry…

ProView – La Sportiva Trango TRK GTX

April 19, 2018January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, La Sportiva, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Pro Leave a Comment on ProView – La Sportiva Trango TRK GTX

If the La Sportiva Trango TRK GTX boots could be described in one phrase, I would describe them as an all around go to boot for hiking, canyoneering, and backpacking (luckily this is all in my realm). They are an…

ProView- Mountainsmith Vasquez Peak 2

April 11, 2018January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Mountainsmith, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Pro 2 Comments on ProView- Mountainsmith Vasquez Peak 2

The Vasquez Peak 2 by Mountainsmith is a comfortable two-person design that allows camping in many climates. If you’re looking for a lightweight, breathable, and spacious two person tent, you have found your match! From the deserts of Utah to…

ProView – Evolv X1

April 10, 2018January 7, 2021Climbing, Evolv, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Pro 1 Comment on ProView – Evolv X1

As a full-time Rock Wall Coordinator and Head climbing Coach at Liberty University, I’m climbing. A lot. I have worked in the industry for the last 8 years, and during that time have been pursuing my personal goals in climbing…

Mobile Cribs with Jonathon Spitzer – AMGA Certified Guide

March 21, 2018March 22, 2020Outdoor Professional Profiles, Stories Outdoor Prolink Pro Leave a Comment on Mobile Cribs with Jonathon Spitzer – AMGA Certified Guide

Cribs is back! Well not really. But in true #Dirtbagdreams style, we’re showing you the envy of most pros — the most epic Mercedes Sprinter van! Today we get to peek into IFMGA/AMGA certified guide, Jonathan Spitzer’s EPIC traveling home. This…

ProView – Tubbs Flex VRT Snowshoes

March 9, 2018March 22, 2020Backpacking and Hiking, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Pro Leave a Comment on ProView – Tubbs Flex VRT Snowshoes

For those that recreate in the lofty mountains of Summit County, variable conditions involving both powder and hard pack snow exposed rock and wild grasses, dense thickets of pine and expansive alpine tundra, are seemingly the norm. Utilizing the correct…

ProView- Gregory Optic 58

February 12, 2018January 7, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Gregory, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Pro 3 Comments on ProView- Gregory Optic 58

Montana’s Yellowstone National Park is a land of extremes. In winter, the pristine snowy landscape is dotted with boiling hot thermal features nestled amongst epic mountains. Combine this beautiful landscape with some of the deepest snow Montana has to offer…

ProView- G3 Scala LT Climbing Skins

January 22, 2018January 7, 2021G3, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Outdoor Prolink Pro Leave a Comment on ProView- G3 Scala LT Climbing Skins

I have skin problems. To be more specific, I have skin-trimming problems and tail-clip-keeping problems. And sometimes I have skin glue problems, which often go hand-in-hand with skin sticking problems. It’s not like I don’t try to take care of…

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