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ProView – Native Upslope Googles

October 14, 2016September 13, 2017ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Native Upslope Googles

This winter I tested a pair of Upslope goggles from Native’s new line. This was a particularly fun test for me because once upon a time I had a ‘real job’ working as Customer Service manager for Smith Optics in…

ProView – Julbo Aerospace Goggles

October 11, 2016September 13, 2017Ice Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Julbo Aerospace Goggles

The new Julbo Aerospace Goggles with the photochromatic Snow Tiger lenses are sick! Julbo brought revolutionary technology to the goggle market with the Aerospace’s Airflow system. These stylish and functional goggles are sure to become your go-to piece of mountain…

ProView – Edelweiss Curve 9.8 60m Rope

October 10, 2016August 24, 2017Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Edelweiss Curve 9.8 60m Rope

  No item is more important in the climbing world than the rope, and finding one that meets all the needs of a great day out is rare. Many climbers will also fear the initial un-kinking and breaking in of…

ProView – Backcountry Access Float 32 Airbag Pack

October 7, 2016September 13, 2017ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Backcountry Access Float 32 Airbag Pack

I began using the Backcountry Access Float 32 Pack (on promo this month) this past spring. Initially I was deterred by the price and weight of airbag packs, but when you spend almost everyday of every winter in avalanche terrain it is better to…

ProView – Scarpa F1 Ski Boot

October 6, 2016September 21, 2017ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Scarpa F1 Ski Boot

The Scarpa F1 is back after a two year hiatus. The new F1 borrows design elements from a proven ultra-light racing platform and adds some bulk to drive bigger skis. The Elephant in the Room Scarpa’s last revision of the…

ProView – DMM Vector Backpack

October 4, 2016September 13, 2017Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink 1 Comment on ProView – DMM Vector Backpack

“Rock climbing is a powerful tool for an individual to explore their true potential, both physically and emotionally. The places that rock climbing can take you, on the grand scale of things, are places that very few people have ever…

ProView – DMM Flight Pack

October 3, 2016September 13, 2017Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – DMM Flight Pack

“Rock climbing is a powerful tool for an individual to explore their true potential, both physically and emotionally. The places that rock climbing can take you, on the grand scale of things, are places that very few people have ever…

ProView – Spy Optic Atlas Sunglasses

October 1, 2016March 23, 2020Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Spy Optic Atlas Sunglasses

This summer I went on a 22 day road trip around America. Over those days we traveled 7,500 miles and saw so many amazing sights. Living out of a minivan driving hours every day to remote campsites, or just pulling…

ProView – Spy Screw Sunglasses

September 29, 2016September 13, 2017ProView Gear Reviews Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on ProView – Spy Screw Sunglasses

The Spy Screw could easily be the most useful pair of sunglasses I’ve ever owned, and that’s saying a lot. With three interchangeable lenses, a hard case, and two different nosepieces for comfort, it is my go-to set of shades…

A Climber Wedding on The Incredible Hulk

September 29, 2016August 23, 2019Outdoor Adventure, Women in the Outdoors Outdoor Prolink 1 Comment on A Climber Wedding on The Incredible Hulk

Wedding season is in full swing and I was definitely a part of it this year. But I didn’t want the norm, or even the “unconventional” outdoor-themed wedding. My life and passion for climbing and the wilderness is not just…

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