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…
Not Your Dad’s Transition Lenses Function My first foray with the Julbo Aerospeeds was a morning skin up Buffalo Mountain in Summit County, Colorado. Never having used transition lenses I didn’t know what to expect — would I be fumbling…
After 17 days of sweat-harvesting expedition wear on Denali’s West Buttress route, I have to confirm that Icebreaker’s claims of making “stink proof” base layers were spot on! My kit of Icebreaker Meld Zone Sports Bra, Icebreaker Women’s 200 Zone…
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 received Julbo’s Elevate sunglasses in May- just in time for the beginning of mountain biking season! Living in the front range, I have access to tons of trails, some right in my backyard. I took these glasses on sunny,…
Do you want a fashionable, light-weight, comfortable base layer from an eco-friendly sustainable brand? Okay, I’ve got you. The GoLite Replay ½ Zip single handedly puts my entire collection of pullovers to shame. It has been a pleasure testing the…
The Rumpl Blanket: The blanket ready for the everyday adventure. The cozy end to your endeavors. To test the Rumpl Blanket, I kept it in the back of my car and used it for everyday adventures. I was pleasantly surprised…
The EXPED camp slippers spent more time on my feet than any other single pair of shoes through the late fall, winter, and early spring. They kept my toes warm during unseasonably cold nights while climbing in Mexico, helped get…
When Icebreaker asked us to wear one shirt for seven days in a row, we thought — no problem. We live in a van full time and are very used to wearing the same clothes over and over again until…
The perfect layer to match a spring’s variable conditions. A layer you can keep on all day from cold mornings to warm and sunny afternoons, this layer is the key to an efficient spring outing. Out of the box, I…