The Deuter Freerider Pro is a thoughtfully designed purpose-built backcountry ski/board pack. Featuring back panel access, and dedicated compartments for avalanche gear and skins, Deuter has again lived up to its reputation as a premier pack maker. Winter has long…
When I first got the Women’s Altocumulous down jacket I marveled at how light it was. In fact, I was wondering how something so light could possibly be warm. Well it didn’t take long to realize that this is a…
After years of squeezing myself, my husband, our dog, and all of our gear into an old two-person backpacking tent, we were more than ready to graduate to a roomier tent with some upgraded features. Most of our camping adventures…
With COVID protocols letting up here around Golden, Colorado, I was stoked to take the Rab Torque Light pants out and get on some much-needed rock. So I took them to the local climbing Mecca of Eldorado Canyon State Park…
If you are planning a thru-hike, or just a long weekend in the backcountry, you want this stove…trust me, your body will thank you for saving some weight! Primus has a variety of stove systems, but this one takes the…
The beginning of this year I somehow convinced some of my pals to make the trek to Moab for a weekend of camping. “No one else I’d rather freeze my butts off with than you guys,” was our catch phrase.…
With the explosion of the all-in-one personal cook system category over the last few years, I have found myself looking for a replacement and a hopeful improvement over my 10-year-old backpacking stove. When I tested the Primus Lite+ I found…
Outdoor Research claims their AscentShell Technology will keep you protected from all the elements while being breathable and dumping heat. In backcountry skiing heat management is crucial, you need to stay warm and protected from the outside elements, while not…
Bag junkies, unite. The Gregory Tetrad is two packs in one, which means when you buy it, you have another one. That alone makes it pretty great. However, its collection of thought-out features go a long way toward supporting that…
The Himali Ascent Stretch Hoodie has become one of my all-time favorite pieces of outdoor gear to date! I rarely rate something 5 stars since most things can be improved upon. However, Himali hit the nail directly on the head…