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ProView – Agravic Alpha Shield Hooded Jacket

December 9, 2019January 7, 2021adidas Outdoor, Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Running John LaGuardia Leave a Comment on ProView – Agravic Alpha Shield Hooded Jacket

I tested the Agravic Alpha Shield Hooded jacket for this review, but first things first. What the heck does the term “agravic” mean? A quick Internet search reveals that “agravic” pertains to the condition of zero gravity. Once an outdoor…

ProView – BlackYak Niata Jacket

December 6, 2019April 28, 2021BlackYak, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Garth Tino Leave a Comment on ProView – BlackYak Niata Jacket

Puffy coat selection is very personal. Some coats pack down well but lack the necessary fill or features for real winter conditions. Some coats are loftier with more fill, but lack the ability to compress and weigh too much. I took…

ProView – BlackYak Men’s Mewati Pants

December 6, 2019April 28, 2021BlackYak, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Garth Tino Leave a Comment on ProView – BlackYak Men’s Mewati Pants

Do you get cold? Then these power stretch insulated pants are for you. The Blackyak Mewati insulated riding pants are the right insulation for cold lift-served days at Alta. Life at Alta, Utah at around 10’000 feet changes all of…

Awesome Last-Minute Gift Ideas for the Camper on Your List

December 4, 2019March 17, 2020Backpacking and Hiking, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Meg Atteberry Leave a Comment on Awesome Last-Minute Gift Ideas for the Camper on Your List

These must-have gifts for campers are guaranteed to please this year. Check out these amazing last-minute gift ideas.

ProView – Five Ten Women’s Freerider Pro

December 2, 2019January 7, 2021Biking, Five Ten, ProView Gear Reviews Jessica Villaire Leave a Comment on ProView – Five Ten Women’s Freerider Pro

Fit/Comfort  Working as a mountain biking instructor, I often found myself stopping and starting frequently to wait up for riders, which is why I’ve always preferred flats over clipless. Up until this past season, I’d been riding old school with…

Gift Ideas that Any Adventurer Will Love

November 29, 2019January 13, 2020Outdoor Adventure, Stories Meg Atteberry Leave a Comment on Gift Ideas that Any Adventurer Will Love

Finding the perfect gift for the backcountry camper on your list can be a daunting task. We’ve made the process simple with a comprehensive look at this year’s best gifts for backpackers and backcountry campers. These gifts offer the best…

ProView – Five Ten Guide Tennie Men’s Approach Shoe

November 27, 2019January 7, 2021Climbing, Five Ten, ProView Gear Reviews Ben Dawson 2 Comments on ProView – Five Ten Guide Tennie Men’s Approach Shoe

You’ll be hard-pressed to find someone in the outdoor space who isn’t somewhat familiar with the Five Ten Guide Tennie Approach Shoe. For years the Guide Tennie has been considered industry standard for both outdoor professionals and weekend worriers alike.…

We Should All Stop Going to Creeksgiving

November 26, 2019April 21, 2020Climbing, Conservation & Sustainability, Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on We Should All Stop Going to Creeksgiving

In 2017 I spent my first Creeksgiving in Indian Creek.  This day would be the day my friends Marlene and Schuyler would be married on top of the South Six shooter. I would officiate their wedding in a leopard print…

ProView – BlackYak Men’s Nelore Jacket

November 25, 2019January 7, 2021BlackYak, Camping, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Outdoor Prolink Pro 1 Comment on ProView – BlackYak Men’s Nelore Jacket

Looking for a versatile, insulated jacket to romp in the mountains with? Look no further than the Black Yak Nelore Jacket. Throughout my years of climbing it has become more and more apparent that layering is paramount for performance and…

ProView – Rab Cirrus Flex Hoody

November 22, 2019January 7, 2021Camping, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Rab, Snow Allison Lano 3 Comments on ProView – Rab Cirrus Flex Hoody

I received this jacket right as I was headed out the door to catch a plane to Ohio for the weekend. I needed to take a jacket that was lightweight and compact, as I didn’t have much space left in…

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