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ProView – Ultimate Direction Women’s Hydro Tight

April 21, 2021April 17, 2021ProView Gear Reviews, Running, Ultimate Direction Seiyoung Lee Leave a Comment on ProView – Ultimate Direction Women’s Hydro Tight

These leggings have easily become a staple in my athletic wear collection. Once you get the right size, they fit so well, don’t slip down, and look great! I’m not convinced that they’re the best option for replacing your running…

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April 20, 2021May 4, 2021Conservation & Sustainability, Outdoor Adventure, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on Leave No Trace Practices for Climbers

As climbers, we want to protect and preserve the climbing areas we frequent to the best of our ability.

ProView – Kemper Freestyle 1989/90

April 19, 2021September 12, 2024Kemper Snowboards, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Reid Pitman Leave a Comment on ProView – Kemper Freestyle 1989/90

With colors that yell “let’s party” and a fun shape, the Kemper Freestyle livens up all mountain riding. In everything but deep powder, it feels spot on with the recommended size for my weight, provides good pop for jibbing around…

ProView – Kemper Rampage Splitboard

April 16, 2021September 12, 2024Kemper Snowboards, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Nate Penny Leave a Comment on ProView – Kemper Rampage Splitboard

The Kemper Rampage is quiver-of-one splitboard that makes a strong companion in the mountains both on the ascent and the descent. It is light, durable, good-looking, user-friendly, and enjoyable to ride.

7 Sustainable Camping Tips To Use This Summer

April 15, 2021April 29, 2021Conservation & Sustainability, Outdoor Industry, Stories Kelly Knauf 4 Comments on 7 Sustainable Camping Tips To Use This Summer

With these eco-friendly camping tips, you'll not only feel better about your impact on our environment, you'll save money too!

ProView – Kemper Apex 1990/91 Splitboard

April 14, 2021September 12, 2024Kemper Snowboards, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Dan “Shamu” McGrew Leave a Comment on ProView – Kemper Apex 1990/91 Splitboard

Like Austin Powers being flung into the future, Kemper brings it’s own style and designs back for a revisit of it’s undeniable historical prowess in the snowboarding world!

ProView – Zeal Optics Divide

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow, Zeal Optics Aidan Goldie Leave a Comment on ProView – Zeal Optics Divide

While these are not glacier glasses, I still found a home for these glasses while ski touring and mountaineering.

Women in the Backcountry, Part 4: The Future of Women in the Backcountry

April 7, 2021April 27, 2021Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Dani Reyes-Acosta Leave a Comment on Women in the Backcountry, Part 4: The Future of Women in the Backcountry

It is not the path we glide that makes a difference in our journey; it is the process we follow that determines the destination. Love the process, love life, and love the mountains.

ProView – Zeal Optics Lolo Sunglasses

April 7, 2021April 29, 2021Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow, Zeal Optics Alli Hartz Leave a Comment on ProView – Zeal Optics Lolo Sunglasses

Ultralight performance lenses for just about anywhere.

ProView – Zeal Optics Beacon

April 5, 2021April 8, 2021ProView Gear Reviews, Snow, Zeal Optics Sam Chaneles Leave a Comment on ProView – Zeal Optics Beacon

All in all, the Zeal Beacon checks all the boxes for versatility, durability, and performance, and I will be keeping it in my pack for many adventures to come. I really enjoyed the automatic adjustment of the lens and the…

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