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ProView – Cotopaxi Fuego Down Parka

December 29, 2021July 2, 2025Cotopaxi, ProView Gear Reviews Ilana Newman Leave a Comment on ProView – Cotopaxi Fuego Down Parka

The Cotopaxi Fuego Down Parka feels like wearing a sleeping bag 24/7.

Your Local Retail Shop: Cripple Creek Backcountry

December 27, 2021January 28, 2022Local Retail Shops, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Your Local Retail Shop: Cripple Creek Backcountry

Cripple Creek Backcountry just opened a new shop in Seattle, WA and we chatted with the store's manager to get the scoop!

ProView – Cotopaxi Fuego Down Jacket

December 22, 2021July 2, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Cotopaxi, ProView Gear Reviews, Travel John LaGuardia Leave a Comment on ProView – Cotopaxi Fuego Down Jacket

Cotopaxi, named after an active volcano in the Andes, puts 1% of their revenue toward addressing poverty and supporting community development. They are all about their motto, “Do Good”, which is a part of every aspect of their company –…

ProView – Weston Summit Skis

December 21, 2021October 25, 2022ProView Gear Reviews, Snow, Weston Reid Pitman and Cori Bucherl 1 Comment on ProView – Weston Summit Skis

The Summit is our every day backcountry touring ski. The combination of paulownia wood, aluminum stringers, and a carbon topsheet create for a responsive, lightweight and damp ride.

50 Climbing New Year’s Resolutions that Do Not Suck and That You Can Actually Keep

December 20, 2021February 8, 2022Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay 2 Comments on 50 Climbing New Year’s Resolutions that Do Not Suck and That You Can Actually Keep

Resolutions you can really keep.

ProView – Outdoor Research Vigor Plus Fleece Hoodie

December 17, 2021June 16, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Climbing, Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Travel Neill Pieper 5 Comments on ProView – Outdoor Research Vigor Plus Fleece Hoodie

The Vigor Plus hoodie is soon to be your go-to winter mid layer.

ProView – Cotopaxi Moda 20L Backpack

December 15, 2021July 2, 2025Cotopaxi, ProView Gear Reviews, Travel John LaGuardia Leave a Comment on ProView – Cotopaxi Moda 20L Backpack

A lightweight backpack with a functional design that stands out with eye catching colors and a cinch top closure.

9 Last Minute Gifts to Buy From Your Local Gear Shop

December 14, 2021January 14, 2022Local Retail Shops, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on 9 Last Minute Gifts to Buy From Your Local Gear Shop

If you’re in need of a last minute holiday gift, don’t risk delivery delays or supply chain issues. Head over to your local gear shop where you can support a small business and get that immediate gift gratification. We’ve rounded…

ProView – Pachamama CBD Icy Muscle Gel

December 13, 2021October 25, 2022Health and Wellness, Pachamama, ProView Gear Reviews Cori Bucherl Leave a Comment on ProView – Pachamama CBD Icy Muscle Gel

The CBD Icy Muscle Gel is pleasantly aromatic roll on that will sooth what ails you, to varying extents.

ProView – Cotopaxi Chasqui Cada Día 13L Sling

December 10, 2021July 2, 2025Cotopaxi, ProView Gear Reviews, Travel Emma Hulme Leave a Comment on ProView – Cotopaxi Chasqui Cada Día 13L Sling

I was a little doubtful of the whole one-strap design and wasn’t sure how I would use it. But after a few uses, I’m a believer!

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