ProView – Wild Country Revo
Imagine you are out rock climbing in a place that requires a soft touch since the sandstone seems to be only one step further in the geological timeline than loose sand. Your route might only have two or three drilled…
ProView – Deuter Futura PRO 36 Pack
In 2011, my partner Kevin and I climbed Denali in Alaska via the West Buttress. It was our second 6000m peak together. We carried over 120lbs of gear each up the hill from basecamp on sleds and packs. Carefully planned…
ProView – Men’s Scarpa Spin Ultra
Scarpa recently released their Spin Ultra trail running shoes to meet the needs of ultra-distance alpine runs, and they hit the proverbial nail right on the head. I had a blast scrambling up backcountry trails and mobbing down descents around…
Why We Need More Female Climbing Mentors
Climbing is one of the only sports where mentorship is a key element of success. We all show up at more or less the same level; awkwardly wandering up to the crag or climbing gym with an ill-fitting harness and…
ProView – Darn Tough Socks
The performance sock that may even outperform you. An already durable sock with an additional indestructible lifetime guarantee. I have put Darn Tough socks through the wringer over the years. From being my go-to ski sock, to consistently putting 30+…
ProView – RaidLight HyperLight Waterproof Jacket
As an outdoor adventurer and avid runner, I was excited to give the RaidLight HyperLight Waterproof Jacket jacket a try. I love to hit the road and the trail when I run. On those wet and windy mornings, it is…
ProView – Julbo Elevate Sunglasses
I received Julbo’s Elevate sunglasses in May- just in time for the beginning of mountain biking season! Living in the front range, I have access to tons of trails, some right in my backyard. I took these glasses on sunny,…
ProView – Deuter Women’s Trail 28 SL
The Deuter Trail 28 SL accompanied my partner and I on my climb of Skywalker Couloir, a snow climb in the Indian Peaks Wilderness of Colorado. We hiked through several miles through backcountry forests, crossed raging streams, and ultimately climbed…
Amazing Eco-Friendly Gear We are Excited About
Outdoor Retailer is the place to be to find the latest and greatest in outdoor gear technology. This year, we were focused on eco-friendly products that make hiking, climbing, backpacking, and getting outside less impactful than ever before. We crawled…
ProView – GoLite Women’s RePlay 1/2 Zip
Do you want a fashionable, light-weight, comfortable base layer from an eco-friendly sustainable brand? Okay, I’ve got you. The GoLite Replay ½ Zip single handedly puts my entire collection of pullovers to shame. It has been a pleasure testing the…