What’s at the top of your mind when you’re ten hours and 30-something miles into an attempt to run the Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier? Mostly food. Maybe the weather if, as in our case, we heard rolling thunder not-far-enough…
The HIMALI Annapurna softshell jacket, intimately tied to Nepal and the Himalayas, is designed to withstand the planets harshest conditions, and a mission to support the communities around them as well. In reviewing gear, I give consideration to two categories.…
The Jade Yoga Level One is an ideal mat for the studio AND works great in the outdoors! While testing the Level One, I decided to take it out in the middle of winter (as well as use it in…
Training for the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Run 55k this summer has taken my trail running to new heights (literally) and given me ample opportunity to test the RaidLight Hyperlight Windproof Jacket. Training at higher altitudes brings a new set…
Mountainsmith’s Glissade 7075 trekking poles are the perfect companion for keeping your balance in the alpine, and I’ve been waiting for the opportune moment to get out there and beat them up a bit. Getting them prepped was easy- no…
This fall I had the pleasure of reviewing the MSR Access 2 tent. My first product test was in Moab, Utah with a client who had never camped before. Next, I took the tent into the rugged Gore Range in…
I was really excited to test this jacket from BlackYak. Based on my social media feed this season, they seemed like the hottest new thing in town. It turns out BlackYak has been making mountaineering gear since 1973 in South…
With winter finally coming into full swing, it’s time to break out the ice tools and join the mad rush to find the best ice. The hunt for backcountry ice often involves long and steep approaches. Typically those require a…
After the summer sun has faded away and the fall foliage has shed its coat for winter, most people put their backpacking gear away – not me! Snow camping is one of my favorite things to do in the winter;…
Anyone who has ever lived or played in Whitefish, Montana during the winter knows that a good pair of snow goggles is an absolute must. Not just any snow goggles, but some killer low light lenses. While the summers in…