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Hunting Shape: Training for a Successful Season

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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!

ProView – Bern Winter Macon 2.0 MIPS

April 30, 2021May 28, 2025Bern Helmets, Biking, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Quinn Keating Leave a Comment on ProView – Bern Winter Macon 2.0 MIPS

This budget oriented convertible helmet ticks a lot of boxes for those looking for a year round solution to their helmet needs.  

ProView – Ultimate Direction Women’s Ventro Windshell

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Snow, Ultimate Direction Michelle Beadle Leave a Comment on ProView – Ultimate Direction Women’s Ventro Windshell

The Ultimate Direction Women’s Ventro Windshell is an ultra-light weight shell that works as the perfect top layer for any outdoor aerobic activity when light protection from the elements is needed

11 Outdoor Brands Making an Environmental Difference

April 29, 2021April 18, 2023Conservation & Sustainability, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf 2 Comments on 11 Outdoor Brands Making an Environmental Difference

Eleven outdoor brands who are putting the environment first and implementing eco-friendly practices when making gear!

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