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How I Spend My Summers Living in a Van

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ProView – Astral YTV 2.0 Review

July 1, 2024June 28, 2024Astral, ProView Gear Reviews, Water Danielle Taylor Leave a Comment on ProView – Astral YTV 2.0 Review

The Astral YTV 2.0 intuitive design and snug fit impressed me, offering comfort and mobility crucial for guiding.

So You Want to Support the Mental Health of Seasonal Employees?

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024Outdoor Adventure Natasha Buffo Leave a Comment on So You Want to Support the Mental Health of Seasonal Employees?

How can we embrace this wonderful world while caring for ourselves and one another?

ProView – Edelrid Moe III Review

June 25, 2024June 12, 2024Climbing, Edelrid, ProView Gear Reviews Emily Parnay Leave a Comment on ProView – Edelrid Moe III Review

Edelrid’s newest harness is one of the first ever to be made with recycled materials! The Moe 3R (reduce, reuse, recycle) performs just as well as traditional harnesses, yet it has the additional benefit of reducing your environmental footprint.

8+ Classes You Should Take if You Recreate Outdoors

June 20, 2024September 15, 2024Outdoor Adventure, Stories Hatie Parmeter Leave a Comment on 8+ Classes You Should Take if You Recreate Outdoors

Whether you’re a casual adventurer sticking to hiking local trails or an international traveler seeking the gnarliest ice climbs, there is a class (or three!) that can help you gain confidence before you head out.

ProView – Black Diamond Method S Climbing Shoes Review

June 18, 2024May 10, 2024Black Diamond, Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Seth King Leave a Comment on ProView – Black Diamond Method S Climbing Shoes Review

After climbing hard in the Method S for a month both inside on high textured walls, and outside on a variety of rock, it held up surprisingly well.

ProView – Thule Alltrail Hydration Backpack 22L Review

June 11, 2024June 16, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Thule, Travel Michelle Beadle Leave a Comment on ProView – Thule Alltrail Hydration Backpack 22L Review

The Thule AllTrail Hydration 22L is the perfect pack for just about any non-technical adventure you can think of from hiking to skiing to traveling and everything in-between.

Turns All Year: How and Why to Ski Every Month of the Year

June 6, 2024July 30, 2024Outdoor Adventure, Stories Jackie Florman Leave a Comment on Turns All Year: How and Why to Ski Every Month of the Year

If you’re thinking about trying to make turns all year, try it. Like most mountain sports, it’s a silly pursuit. But for those who do it, it’s another way to make meaning in the mountains, explore new places, and find…

ProView – Black Diamond Aspect Pro Climbing Shoes Review

June 4, 2024May 10, 2024Black Diamond, Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Patrick Betts Leave a Comment on ProView – Black Diamond Aspect Pro Climbing Shoes Review

After a month and dozens and dozens of pitches, the Aspect Pro climbing shoe from Black Diamond proved to me that climbing shoes can be comfortably padded without sacrificing the performance of the shoe.

ProView – Superfeet Work Cushion Review

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024Backpacking and Hiking, Brands, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Superfeet Cori Bucherl Leave a Comment on ProView – Superfeet Work Cushion Review

If you’re looking for an insole to upgrade your work boot, puddle stomper, town-toodler, or apres-activity slip-on, I can’t recommend the Work Cushion enough.

ProView –  Darn Tough Women’s Critter Club Micro Crew Review

May 28, 2024May 10, 2024Backpacking and Hiking, Biking, Camping, Darn Tough, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Snow Hatie Parmeter Leave a Comment on ProView –  Darn Tough Women’s Critter Club Micro Crew Review

Do you like cute socks? These are cute socks. I love the hiking husky portrayed on the Bark colorway.

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