The fire crackles awake in the wood stove as ski boots shuffle across the aged wood floor. We pack our bags quietly as coffee brews in the pre-dawn hours. This story repeats itself time and time again every winter: put…
The EXPED Camp Slipper became an essential item on my packing list during a winter filled with hut trips and sleeping in the back of my truck. From a drafty backcountry A-frame to a helicopter-accessed lodge, and everywhere in between,…
This fall I took the Women’s Floodlight II Down Jacket out to Indian Creek, Utah. I love rock climbing in the desert, but I hate being cold, so I was really excited to try this jacket out at the crag…
As an avid backpacker, I’m always looking for fun new gear to add to my overnight kit. Over the years I’ve become pickier about the products I include, placing more emphasis on functionality and weight. Goal Zero’s new solar-powered lantern,…
Kolin Powick, Climbing Category Director for Black Diamond, accurately describes the Zone climbing shoes as “business in the front and party in the back.” These moderately aggressive and downturned shoes mean business and keep you in the zone sending steep…
As a self-proclaimed foodie, I put a lot of thought into the snacks I bring on hiking and backpacking trips. Who wants to eat a bar that tastes like a brick? Not me! I want my meals and snacks to…
I got a lot of comments on this jacket. Folks were surprised when I told them it was GoLite. They would inform me that GoLite went out of business a while ago. Jokes on us. GoLite is still around and…
The Edelrid Canary Pro Dry 8.6mm is a phenomenal rope! This rope has a triple certification as a single, double, and twin rope which can be used for a wide array of applications. As one of the lightest and toughest…
The Five Ten Five Tennie (yeah, say that five times fast) was essentially the first true approach shoe on the market. Introduced in 1985, the original Five Tennie was essentially a sticky rubber sole slapped on a tennis shoe upper.…
This jacket is has been an amazing addition to my gear closet and has withstood desert multi-pitches and snowy hikes. The durability and water resistance make this a unique down jacket. It withstands the elements in the mountains, as well…