16 Ways You Know You Live in a Ski Town
You Know You Live in a Ski Town When.. 1.“First Snow” is a bigger deal than Christmas. No matter where you are, strangers will be buying shots for all and making snow angels in the ¼ inch of powder on…
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Outdoor Prolink’s Non-Profit Partners
Above image: Paradox Sports These four non-profits below are near and dear to our hearts at Outdoor Prolink. From helping communities in Nepal who were devastated by the earthquake (dZi Foundation) to keeping our trails cleaner at home (Leave No…
Winter Running Tips from Endurance Athlete Ariana Schiff
When it comes to dedicated and hardcore training, I often think of Ariana Schiff, a badass gal I met in Boulder, CO. She’s done it all, from 10k races, to trail marathons, to ultra-marathons and more. Last year, she completed…
ProView – Gregory Targhee 45
I was asked to test the Gregory Targhee 45 Ski Pack by Outdoor Prolink because I have spent years in the ski guide and avalanche education fields. I routinely carry 40-liter packs on work days. Snow study kits, rescue gear, and…
ProView – Big Agnes Hot Sulphur Belay Jacket
The Big Agnes Women’s Hot Sulphur Belay Jacket is a durable, streamlined jacket filled with a water-resistant polyester that kept me toasty in various winter conditions in the Front Range and Indian Peaks. The jacket has three zipper pockets, two at the…
Snowshoeing is Underrated: A Trip To Steamboat Hot Springs
When you live in a land of adrenaline-filled, constantly modernizing extreme sports, it’s easy to underestimate how great the slower, steadier, more tortoise-like ways of recreating can be. Maybe it’s because alpine skis and snowboards are shinier and more fun…
The Magic of Opening Day- Dirtbag Dream Adventures
“You’ve been punked!” scoffed the text, snarky in its confidence. “Steamboat never opens early…” “They have lease guidelines with the forest service to be open an exact number in any given season,” explained another. “It hasn’t happened in all the years…
The Spirit of Joshua Tree- Dirtbag Dreams Adventures
“The whole world is, to me, very much ‘alive’ – all the little growing things, even the rocks.” – Ansel Adams “If the night sky had a flavor, what do you think it would be?” My friends and I had…
ProView – Outdoor Research Sonata Hoody
When I first wore the Outdoor Research Sonata Hoody to a late fall backyard campfire, my friends noticed. All of the girls wanted to try it on, and several of the guys asked me if I could hook them…
The Best Winter Gear on Outdoor Prolink
We’re counting down the days until the mountains are thoroughly coated in the fluffy white stuff. In the meantime, we’re drooling over the hottest gear of the season and doing this: We’ve been getting down on some Pumpkin Ale from…