Not everyone likes to sit around a table, have a traditional meal and stay indoors during the Thanksgiving holiday. There are a select few who indulge a little differently during the holidays. So how does a dirtbag celebrate Thanksgiving? Here…
One of the things I love most about winter is that snow and storm cycles are never taken for granted by those of us who love to ski or ride. The pure joy found in sliding down a slope on…
With the nicest handles and flick lock mechanism, it is clear to see why the Sceptor Carbon poles from Backcountry Access are my new favorite poles for ski touring and ripping pow in the backcountry. With the mountains getting pounded by…
Vanlife is more popular than ever. What was once a community of musicians, retirees, and hippies, has grown into a thriving community of people from all different walks of life. In this article, we have seven athletes who have taken…
Faction’s Prime 3.0 ski is a well-rounded, hard-charging freeride ski. It is durable, maneuverable, and stable at high speeds. Its lightweight and stiff flex make it a go-to mid-winter backcountry ski. Performance I had the pleasure of testing and skiing…
Do you get cold feet when it comes to winter camping trips? EXPED’s down socks are the perfect solution to keep your feet comfortable in and out of your sleeping bag without sacrificing valuable space and weight in your pack.…
A good jacket is something I never leave home without, especially living in Colorado where the weather can turn on a dime any time of the year. If you are wet or cold on your nature outing it makes the…
I put the Terrex Agravic BOA from Adidas to the test over hundreds of rugged alpine miles in the high desert of Central Oregon. Throughout my training for the Siskiyou Out and Back 100k, I logged miles in the freezing…
A good alpine climbing pack is a beautifully simple piece of equipment. It should be lightweight, reasonably durable, carry high and tight on the back, and have a minimalist design to stay nimble in the mountains. The EXPED Black Ice…
This spring I tested out the Mountain Hardwear Women’s Lamina 0 degree synthetic sleeping bag. Fit My first impression of the sleeping bag was that it felt very tight and seemed to run short. The specs state that the regular…