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ProView – Darn Tough Running Socks Review

May 29, 2023July 9, 2023Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Darn Tough, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Snow Michelle Beadle Leave a Comment on ProView – Darn Tough Running Socks Review

I am very impressed with these socks and would recommend them to anyone who hikes or trail runs.

Finger Tape Resources for Trad Climbers

May 25, 2023June 28, 2023Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Finger Tape Resources for Trad Climbers

Finger tape is a really useful tool for climbing hard finger cracks.

ProView – Outdoor Research Men’s Ferrosi Transit Pants Review

May 24, 2023July 9, 2023Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Lukas Wrede 2 Comments on ProView – Outdoor Research Men’s Ferrosi Transit Pants Review

They’re extremely light, breathable and stretchy pants that are one of the most versatile soft shells I’ve ever used.

Keep Cool in Wool: Why Wool is Ideal for Summer Adventures

May 23, 2023June 28, 2023Conservation & Sustainability, Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Rachel Gallagher at The Woolmark Company Leave a Comment on Keep Cool in Wool: Why Wool is Ideal for Summer Adventures

From long sleeves and ultralight hoodies to comfortable T-shirts and underwear, Merino wool performance wear has options for all your outdoor activities.

ProView – Outdoor Research Aspire Super Stretch Jacket Review

May 22, 2023July 9, 2023Climbing, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Emma Ely Leave a Comment on ProView – Outdoor Research Aspire Super Stretch Jacket Review

The Outdoor Research Women’s Aspire Super Stretch Jacket really hit the nail on the head when it comes to a versatile and dependable outer layer. 

ProView – Outdoor Research Foray Super Stretch Jacket Review

May 19, 2023May 16, 2023Climbing, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Justin Grisham Leave a Comment on ProView – Outdoor Research Foray Super Stretch Jacket Review

The Super Stretch Foray brings this evolution full circle and lets me climb with hard shell like performance and soft shell like flexibility.

So You Want To Shred Japan’s Backcountry?

May 18, 2023June 1, 2023Destinations, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Amber Davis Leave a Comment on So You Want To Shred Japan’s Backcountry?

If you have even an inkling of desire to travel to Japan for their world class snow - make it happen!

ProView – Bobo’s Oat Bars Review

May 17, 2023May 16, 2023Backpacking and Hiking, Biking, Bobo's, Camping, Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews, Travel Tim Kennedy Leave a Comment on ProView – Bobo’s Oat Bars Review

Tim put the Bobo's Oat Bars to the test thru-hiking the PCT. Read the full review to find out what he thought!

What is ‘Corn’ Snow?

May 16, 2023June 1, 2023Outdoor Adventure, Stories Sam Chaneles Leave a Comment on What is ‘Corn’ Snow?

There is a cult-like following of skiers in the Pacific Northwest that are devoted to skiing ‘corn’ snow in the spring and summertime, long after many others have put their skis away for the year. What’s the deal? What is…

ProView – GOREWEAR Running Kit: R5 Gore-Tex Infinium Tights + Everyday Thermo ¼-Zip

May 15, 2023May 18, 2023Backpacking and Hiking, GOREWEAR, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Snow Ryan Beachy Leave a Comment on ProView – GOREWEAR Running Kit: R5 Gore-Tex Infinium Tights + Everyday Thermo ¼-Zip

This past winter I was able to test both the GOREWEAR Infinium tights and the Everyday Thermo ¼-Zip, much to the celebration of my arms and legs.   

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