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ProView – HIMALI Women’s Eclipse Sun Hoodie Review

March 10, 2022March 4, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, Himali, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Kat Schaumberg Leave a Comment on ProView – HIMALI Women’s Eclipse Sun Hoodie Review

Overall, I am highly impressed with the performance of Himali’s sun hoodie and found that it more than met my expectations for a lightweight, alpine base layer.

ProView – deuter Freescape Pro 40+

March 7, 2022March 14, 2022Deuter, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Zach Eiten Leave a Comment on ProView – deuter Freescape Pro 40+

I am always looking for a versatile and robust pack for my ski mountaineering and ski touring missions and deuter delivered with the Freescape Pro 40+.

Your Local Retail Shop: Ridgway Adventure Sports (Part 2)

March 4, 2022April 6, 2022Destinations, Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Industry, Stories, Uncategorized Kelly Knauf 2 Comments on Your Local Retail Shop: Ridgway Adventure Sports (Part 2)

Ridgway Adventure Sports in a gear shop gem located in the San Juan mountains. We caught up with the shop owners to hear how the pandemic has affected their shop and how we can support them!

Pro Spotlight: Lauren, Daniel, and Reid

March 2, 2022April 3, 2023Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Industry, Pro Spotlights, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Pro Spotlight: Lauren, Daniel, and Reid

In the Pro Spotlight series, we highlight our Outdoor Prolink pros, the amazing individuals working in the outdoor industry every day. This week, we chat with Lauren, Daniel, and Reid.

ProView – Gregory Women’s Nano 20 Plus Size

February 23, 2022June 16, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Gregory, ProView Gear Reviews Megan Banker Leave a Comment on ProView – Gregory Women’s Nano 20 Plus Size

The Nano 20 is anything but basic -- with a breathable back panel and stretch exterior pocket.

How to Set Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding Objectives

February 22, 2022March 23, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Dani Reyes-Acosta 1 Comment on How to Set Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding Objectives

The way we approach our goals dictates the mindset that we bring with us as we set out to achieve them.

ProView – Gregory Women’s Kalmia 60 Plus Size

February 17, 2022June 16, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Gregory, ProView Gear Reviews Megan Banker Leave a Comment on ProView – Gregory Women’s Kalmia 60 Plus Size

The Gregory Kalmia 60 is Gregory’s answer to the growing cry for plus size outdoor gear.

ProView – Bobo’s Protein Bars

February 16, 2022June 16, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Bobo's, Climbing, Ice Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews Kelly Dona Leave a Comment on ProView – Bobo’s Protein Bars

It’s good to know of a bar that is gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free while still being delicious.

So You Want to Climb Mt. Hood? A Tutorial

February 15, 2022April 7, 2023Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Evan Watts 7 Comments on So You Want to Climb Mt. Hood? A Tutorial

Call me biased ‘cause it's my home mountain, but I think there is no better place in the lower 48 to jump into mountaineering than good ol Wy’east

Finding Love in the Outdoors: A Tale of Three Couples

February 11, 2022March 15, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Industry, Outdoor Professional Profiles, Stories, Uncategorized Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Finding Love in the Outdoors: A Tale of Three Couples

Come along as we get to know three couples that not only love each other, but love to adventure together in the great outdoors.

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