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Your Local Retail Shop: Montana Angler

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Objective Setting: What? Why? How?

April 5, 2022May 12, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories Sam Chaneles Leave a Comment on Objective Setting: What? Why? How?

Before I head out on any kind of adventure, I ask myself these three very basic questions. This routine defines my ‘purpose’ for any trip.

ProView – Badfish Flyweight

April 1, 2022July 12, 2022Badfish, ProView Gear Reviews, Travel, Water Roxy Dawson Leave a Comment on ProView – Badfish Flyweight

The Badfish Flyweight is in a (weight) class all of it’s own. Not only is it super lightweight, it has plenty of usable features and most importantly, it’s enjoyable to use.

ProView – BioLite HeadLamp 750

March 30, 2022January 12, 2024Backpacking and Hiking, BioLite, Camping, Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews, Running Ishani Sawant Leave a Comment on ProView – BioLite HeadLamp 750

BioLite HeadLamp 750 is a reliable, high powered light not only for ultra-runners but also rock climbers, mountaineers, and hikers who live out in the outdoors to complete their routes and climb the peaks in all types of weather conditions.

ProView – BioLite Alpenglow 500 Lantern

March 28, 2022January 12, 2024Backpacking and Hiking, BioLite, Camping, Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews, Running Harry McSween 2 Comments on ProView – BioLite Alpenglow 500 Lantern

Great features and versatility in a very simple package.

ProView – deuter Women’s Freescape Lite 24 SL

March 25, 2022April 1, 2022Deuter, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Haley King Leave a Comment on ProView – deuter Women’s Freescape Lite 24 SL

The dueter Freescape 24 SL backpack is an essential companion for anyone spending lots of time on snow-capped mountains.

Your Local Retail Shop: Mountain Shop

March 24, 2022April 27, 2022Destinations, Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf 2 Comments on Your Local Retail Shop: Mountain Shop

The Mountain Shop in Portland, OR is a gear shop you don't want to miss! This base camp is filled with history and all the gear you need.

ProView – Outdoor Research Men’s Ferrosi Crux Pant

March 23, 2022June 16, 2022Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Matt Hutchins 1 Comment on ProView – Outdoor Research Men’s Ferrosi Crux Pant

Bottom line, I would highly recommend taking these pants on your next outdoor adventure. 

Don’t Recreate on Wet Sandstone!

March 22, 2022April 21, 2022Destinations, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Don’t Recreate on Wet Sandstone!

The bright red sand that makes up most of the features in Moab is particularly delicate when wet, and with so much rain on the way, the desert can take quite a beating if we aren't careful. 

ProView – ORTOVOX DIRACT VOICE

March 17, 2022April 28, 2022Mountaineering, Ortovox, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Alli Hartz Leave a Comment on ProView – ORTOVOX DIRACT VOICE

hat really puts the Diract Voice a step ahead (and has led to its many awards) is its voice command. It is the world's first avalanche transceiver with integrated voice navigation, which provides step-by-step instructions to guide users through an…

Why Backcountry? Two Questions to Ask Yourself When You Start Ski Touring or Splitboarding

March 16, 2022April 8, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Dani Reyes-Acosta Leave a Comment on Why Backcountry? Two Questions to Ask Yourself When You Start Ski Touring or Splitboarding

Heading into the backcountry can be a gratifying, joyous, and growth-filled experience.

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