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Rising from the Dust: A Free-Solo Accident

September 16, 2015June 21, 2018Outdoor Adventure, Stories Outdoor Prolink 2 Comments on Rising from the Dust: A Free-Solo Accident

Sometimes life asks us to begin again, and those fortunate enough to be given a second chance often find themselves dealing with a whole lot more than just a clean slate. From stroke victims to those who have lost limbs…

First All-Female Expedition Summits Peaks in Afghanistan

September 9, 2015August 28, 2017Climbing, Mountaineering, Stories Outdoor Prolink 2 Comments on First All-Female Expedition Summits Peaks in Afghanistan

  Since November 2014, a group of young Afghan women have been training hard for a goal much greater than themselves…to be mountain climbers. They want to reach new heights and inspire others by going where no Afghan women have…

Pro Profile – Craig DeMartino

September 3, 2015August 24, 2017Outdoor Professional Profiles, Stories Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on Pro Profile – Craig DeMartino

Where are you based? I am based out of the Front Range of Colorado. It has been a great place to live since it has about five world-class climbing areas within 50 miles! Favorite Outdoor Sports? Without a doubt I’m…

ProView – Thule ThruRide 535

September 2, 2015August 5, 2020Biking, ProView Gear Reviews, Stories Outdoor Prolink 2 Comments on ProView – Thule ThruRide 535

It’s about damn time. Back when it was just the mountain bikers who’d seen the light of through-axle hubs, we had to deal with those finicky converter things (you know the ones) to use a rooftop bike rack. Now that…

Channeling the Weekend Warrior- Dirtbag Dreams Adventures

August 31, 2015August 28, 2017Stories Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on Channeling the Weekend Warrior- Dirtbag Dreams Adventures

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Outdoor-Themed Car Commercials Mid-June and the climbing gym was at its typical summer-empty. A gym regular and friend, CP Santos, and I were catching up when a familiar woman approached the front desk. I had never…

Pro Profile – Kirsten Kremer

August 20, 2015August 24, 2017Outdoor Professional Profiles, Stories Outdoor Prolink 2 Comments on Pro Profile – Kirsten Kremer

Where are you based? I am based out of Chickaloon, Alaska. What are your favorite outdoor sports? Climbing, skiing and flying. What’s your career now and what inspired you to go after it? Heli Ski Guide, inspired by the World…

Pros of the Dirtbag Lifestyle

July 1, 2015December 19, 2017Stories Outdoor Prolink 4 Comments on Pros of the Dirtbag Lifestyle

“We took special pride in the fact that climbing rocks and icefalls had no economic value in society. We were rebels from the consumer culture.[…] The natural world was our home. Our heroes were Muir, Thoreau, and Emerson and the…

Failed Love on the Pacific Crest Trail

June 9, 2015October 2, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, Stories Outdoor Prolink 4 Comments on Failed Love on the Pacific Crest Trail

Last year, when my good friend Mike dropped my boyfriend and me off at the Mexican border, just outside of Campo, CA, I was in love. I loved the idea of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and the fact that…

ProView – CAMP Tricam Evo

June 5, 2015August 23, 2017Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews, Stories Outdoor Prolink 4 Comments on ProView – CAMP Tricam Evo

The new CAMP Tricam EVO has taken the original design and fixed the flaws of these classic pieces of protection. A stiffer sling making one-handed placements easier, a small taper to the Tricam gives it a better sideways passive placement, and…

ProView – Mountain Khakis Teton Twill Shorts & Skiff Shirt

May 28, 2015August 23, 2017Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Stories, Water Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Mountain Khakis Teton Twill Shorts & Skiff Shirt

Mountain Khakis Teton Twill Shorts These Mountain Khakis shorts offer a great relaxed fit and sit just above the knee. They are extremely soft and comfortable yet offer great durability. The right front pocket is a double pocket which comes…

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