ProView – Inov-8 G Roclite 275
The Inov-8 G Roclite shoes fit true to size. I did not have any major issues with rubbing, hot spots, or blisters after a few runs to adjust. The toe box is more narrow than other similar trail runners. Due…
To Climb or Not to Climb?
So… is it safe to go climbing? Every single one of my climber friends is having a similar conversation. The crag by their house never has anyone at it, so, is that okay? Is crack climbing okay? What about climbing…
ProView – Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof Bags
These bags were awesome at keeping snow off all my gear and I think they would work well for rafting and kayaking. Out of the box, the zippers seem durable but are still easy to zip, which, in my experience…
ProView – Nite Ize Pet Round-Up
Back in October, I adopted my first dog! Her name is Joey and she is seriously adorable…okay, maybe I’m biased. But check her out. Anyways…I’ve always had family dogs growing up but had never actually had to purchase any of…
ProView – Sierra Designs Nitro 800 Dridown 0 Deg
Conservatively rated, the Sierra Designs Nitro 800/0 exceeds all expectations as a cold-weather sleeping bag, packing down to a small package at an attainable price. In the winter of 2020, I had the opportunity to test out one of Sierra…
How to Get Outdoors Responsibly
Does anyone else feel like the world has turned upside down? Maybe you feel a push and a pull. Our coveted outdoor spaces are slowly opening up during this pandemic. You want to get out and breathe some fresh air,…
ProView – Edelrid Spoc
“FAALLLLIIIIING!!!!” This is not something you want to hear through the howling wind and piercing darkness of someone on your team plummeting through the trap door of a crevasse. Although it is fairly rare to have a completely free hanging…
ProView – Evolv Kronos
Whether at the gym or at the crag, there always seems to be someone attempting to smash their feet into downsized and aggressively downturned climbing shoes. While they most likely can warm up on my projects, I prefer a more…
ProView – EXPED Lightning 60
When it came to choosing the best pack for my adventures, every time I was forced to make the decision — should I try and stuff everything into a smaller, lighter pack, or suck it up and use my larger,…
COVID-19 by the Numbers: How the Pandemic is Impacting Outdoor Industry Employment and Shopping Habits
With many outdoor guiding services, outdoor education programs, ski resorts and others forced to shut down early, celebrated programs like NOLS is laying off staff and canceling summer programs; retail shops are temporarily closed and many other outdoor programs are…