ProView – Rab Aeon Tees
The Rab Aeon Tees have become one of my favorite baselayers and active layers this summer and fall. I’ve taken them on the river, on bike rides, and on runs. The fabric is light, breathable and wicks very well. Color…
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ProView – Scarpa Instinct Lace
The Instinct lace-up is another great climbing shoe by Scarpa. It’s made for steep face climbing and feeling secure on small features, but is also good for bouldering and thin cracks. The Instinct has a moderately aggressive downturn, making it…
ProView – Native Upslope Googles
This winter I tested a pair of Upslope goggles from Native’s new line. This was a particularly fun test for me because once upon a time I had a ‘real job’ working as Customer Service manager for Smith Optics in…
ProView – Julbo Aerospace Goggles
The new Julbo Aerospace Goggles with the photochromatic Snow Tiger lenses are sick! Julbo brought revolutionary technology to the goggle market with the Aerospace’s Airflow system. These stylish and functional goggles are sure to become your go-to piece of mountain…
ProView – Edelweiss Curve 9.8 60m Rope
No item is more important in the climbing world than the rope, and finding one that meets all the needs of a great day out is rare. Many climbers will also fear the initial un-kinking and breaking in of…
ProView – Backcountry Access Float 32 Airbag Pack
I began using the Backcountry Access Float 32 Pack (on promo this month) this past spring. Initially I was deterred by the price and weight of airbag packs, but when you spend almost everyday of every winter in avalanche terrain it is better to…
ProView – Scarpa F1 Ski Boot
The Scarpa F1 is back after a two year hiatus. The new F1 borrows design elements from a proven ultra-light racing platform and adds some bulk to drive bigger skis. The Elephant in the Room Scarpa’s last revision of the…
ProView – DMM Vector Backpack
“Rock climbing is a powerful tool for an individual to explore their true potential, both physically and emotionally. The places that rock climbing can take you, on the grand scale of things, are places that very few people have ever…
ProView – DMM Flight Pack
“Rock climbing is a powerful tool for an individual to explore their true potential, both physically and emotionally. The places that rock climbing can take you, on the grand scale of things, are places that very few people have ever…
ProView – Spy Optic Atlas Sunglasses
This summer I went on a 22 day road trip around America. Over those days we traveled 7,500 miles and saw so many amazing sights. Living out of a minivan driving hours every day to remote campsites, or just pulling…