ProView – Icebreaker 7 Days, 1 Shirt, 0 Washes in a Van
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…
Conservation & Sustainability
5 Ways to Make Eco-Friendly Choices with Your Outdoor Gear
As industry professionals, we need to demand sustainable gear. Why? It turns out that most outdoor gear can’t be recycled, uses tons of resources. For example, one kilogram (2.2 pounds) of raw textiles uses up to 600 liters (158.5 gallons)…
Yosemite’s annual Facelift has become a golden child of stewardship
Since 2004, the Yosemite Climbing Association has hosted Yosemite Facelift, the largest annual clean-up event of any National Park. In the heart of Yosemite, form the Valley center to Tuolumne Meadows, the task of picking up trash over five days…
Six Ways to Reduce Micro-Trash at the Crag
Micro-trash is certainly a common occurrence at crags and trails alike. The little bits of wrappers and tape are what most people brush off for how small and seemingly inconsequential they are. This type of trash is also the easiest…
Why We Should Adopt Leave No Trace Ethics to Everyday Life
The Problem In January, I attended the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show in Denver. There was a film screening in the Bellco Theater with endless rows of attendees, all supposed outdoorists or were at least involved in the outdoor industry…