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ProView – Cotopaxi Fuego Down Vest

May 14, 2021July 2, 2025Camping, Cotopaxi, ProView Gear Reviews, Travel Andrew Hamm Leave a Comment on ProView – Cotopaxi Fuego Down Vest

For me personally, I found this vest to be most useful and geared toward front country and urban use. It’s simple and attractive for casual wear and built with quality and durability for outdoor recreation. Definitely a piece I’ll use…

ProView – Ultimate Direction Mountain Vest 5.0

May 12, 2021May 12, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Ultimate Direction Harry McSween Leave a Comment on ProView – Ultimate Direction Mountain Vest 5.0

A video review of the Ultimate Direction Mountain Vest 5.0

ProView – Ultimate Direction Ventro Windshell

May 12, 2021May 11, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Climbing, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Ultimate Direction Patrick O’Hare Leave a Comment on ProView – Ultimate Direction Ventro Windshell

This jacket will stay in my arsenal for mild, windy days. With the proper usage and care, I expect this to be a valuable addition to my closet for years to come. 

Pregnant in the Backcountry

May 10, 2021June 10, 2021Stories, Women in the Outdoors Roxy Dawson 2 Comments on Pregnant in the Backcountry

A little taste of what it's like to adventure into the backcountry while pregnant.

An Ode to the Mother Earth

May 7, 2021May 6, 2021Conservation & Sustainability, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Meg Atteberry Leave a Comment on An Ode to the Mother Earth

Resident OPL contributor Meg shares an Ode to Mother Earth.

ProView – Bern Hudson

May 6, 2021May 28, 2025Bern Helmets, Biking, ProView Gear Reviews Michelle Beadle 2 Comments on ProView – Bern Hudson

The Bern Hudson bike helmet offers superior protection while providing the perfect blend of fashion and function. This helmet is ideal for warm weather commuting and pleasure riding. You truly will “Stay Out There” with features adding to your safety…

ProView – Bern Heist Brim with MIPS

May 5, 2021May 28, 2025Bern Helmets, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Craig Rowe Leave a Comment on ProView – Bern Heist Brim with MIPS

After several weeks of use in the afternoon sun and morning cold, and from lift-served spring crud to backcountry pow, I see no reason to not recommend the Bern Heist Brim.

ProView – Bern Winter Watts

May 4, 2021May 28, 2025Bern Helmets, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Bethany Stivers Leave a Comment on ProView – Bern Winter Watts

Under the prayer flags marking the summit, I strapped my board on, tightened my gloves, pulled my goggles down, and secured my Bern Winter Watts helmet.

ProView – Kemper Snowboards SR Splitboard 1986/87

May 3, 2021September 12, 2024Kemper Snowboards, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Delia Maher Leave a Comment on ProView – Kemper Snowboards SR Splitboard 1986/87

Kemper’s new SR split is the little bear of the three bears in the Goldilocks story--it’s just right for this girl! Its have multiple profiles on this board to work in all kinds of conditions, and the flare of color…

Gifts For The Adventure Mom In Your Life

May 3, 2021June 8, 2021Outdoor Adventure, Outdoor Industry, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Kelly Knauf Leave a Comment on Gifts For The Adventure Mom In Your Life

Mother's Day gift ideas for the mom in your life who loves to get outside, wake up early and never says no to a good adventure!

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