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Your Local Retail Shop: Alpenglow Sports

January 28, 2022February 23, 2022Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Your Local Retail Shop: Alpenglow Sports

Nestled in downtown Tahoe City is Alpenglow Sports, a local shop dishing out top-of-the-line gear and giving back to its local community.

ProView – HIMALI Men’s Pursuit Long Sleeve Review

January 27, 2022March 4, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, Himali, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Sam Chaneles Leave a Comment on ProView – HIMALI Men’s Pursuit Long Sleeve Review

I really enjoyed the HIMALI Tech Tee for shoulder season trail runs and I am excited to use it as a baselayer for backcountry ski touring throughout the winter.

ProView – HIMALI Women’s Ascent Hoodie Review

January 24, 2022March 4, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, Himali, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Emma Ely Leave a Comment on ProView – HIMALI Women’s Ascent Hoodie Review

It’s a beautiful jacket, performs exceptionally, and makes packing for objectives a breeze.

Outdoor Prolink Professionals Donate Over $84,000 Throughout 2021

January 22, 2022September 17, 2023News Outdoor Prolink Leave a Comment on Outdoor Prolink Professionals Donate Over $84,000 Throughout 2021

Outdoor industry guides, instructors, employees, and other professionals team up with Outdoor Prolink to give back.

A Pro Walks Into A Gear Shop…

January 21, 2022February 15, 2022Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on A Pro Walks Into A Gear Shop…

Let's talk about why it’s so important to be transparent and open with your local retail store about your pro status.

ProView – Outdoor Research Skytour AscentShell Jacket + Bibs

January 18, 2022June 16, 2022Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Alli Hartz Leave a Comment on ProView – Outdoor Research Skytour AscentShell Jacket + Bibs

All in all, I’m impressed with the Outdoor Research Skytour AscentShell jacket and bibs and can’t recommend them enough.

Embrace All of You: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Send it into 2022

January 14, 2022February 9, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Dani Reyes-Acosta Leave a Comment on Embrace All of You: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Send it into 2022

Listen. Pace yourself. The path to success doesn't happen in one frenetic push—it's a process that requires a measured, steady pace.

ProView – Outdoor Research Shadow Insulated Hoodie

January 12, 2022June 16, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Climbing, Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Travel Ben Dawson Leave a Comment on ProView – Outdoor Research Shadow Insulated Hoodie

Outdoor Research’s new Shadow Light Hoodie checks all of the boxes you’d like to see in a modern mid-layer. Recycled insulation, a nice fit, and proven durability and functionality. 

ProView – Nite Ize Radiant Rechargeable ShineLine

January 10, 2022February 3, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Nite Ize, ProView Gear Reviews Zac Swank Leave a Comment on ProView – Nite Ize Radiant Rechargeable ShineLine

I really do like this Radiant Shineline. It’s fun and can be hung in odd places with the ties and how flexible it is.

ProView – Nite Ize Radiant Rechargeable Utility Light + Bonus: DoohicKey Ratchet Key Tool

January 7, 2022June 16, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Nite Ize, ProView Gear Reviews Zac Swank Leave a Comment on ProView – Nite Ize Radiant Rechargeable Utility Light + Bonus: DoohicKey Ratchet Key Tool

Heavy duty and built very solid. I really like the magnet that you can attach and remove from the flashlight to make it more handsfree.

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