ProView – Evolv Women’s Kira
As a new climber, (by new I mean I’ve never climbed before in my life), I was at a loss for what kind of shoes to start with. I jumped at the opportunity to review the Kiras by Evolv, a…
ProView – adidas Outdoor Terrex Swift R2 GTX
No better time of the year than the beginning of fall to receive a new set of ‘fresh-hot-off-the-press’ hiking boots. I was able to get out there on the new Adidas Terrex Swift R2 GTX Hiking Boot and put it…
ProView – HIMALI Men’s Altitude Parka Review
Forged through relentless field-testing in the Earth’s tallest mountains, the Himali Altitude Parka is uniquely made for your next expedition. The outdoor gear market is well saturated with quality products. Healthy competition has given birth to an evolution of gear…
ProView – Outdoor Research Refuge Air Hooded Jacket
I had the luxury of testing out the Refuge Air in a wide range of conditions. When I first received the jacket I took it backpacking up into Chicago Basin in Southwest Colorado for some peak bagging, followed by ice…
ProView – Goal Zero Nomad 5
When traveling to remote fire lookouts we often take our own solar chargers with us to power the weekend. From charging phones to creating a cozy vibe with a string of lights the Sherpa Nomad 5 Solar Panel powers it…
ProView – Outdoor Research Voodoo Pants
It’s 1 AM and the alarm on my phone is already blaring at me. “Is it time, already?” I ask myself as I begrudgingly blink my eyes open. Although this is a familiar feeling for me, my body still hates…
How to Start Trad Climbing
**Disclaimer** This should go without saying, but trad climbing is super dangerous! When going out into the mountains or even to a cragging area you should put your safety and the safety of your partner above all else. This is…
ProView – Mountain Hardwear Women’s High Exposure Gore-Tex C-Knit Jacket
The fire crackles awake in the wood stove as ski boots shuffle across the aged wood floor. We pack our bags quietly as coffee brews in the pre-dawn hours. This story repeats itself time and time again every winter: put…
An Ode to the Adventure Dog
We may have our favorite climbing partner, a trail fam, or even (gulp) live in a van with our significant other, but dogs are considered our best buds for a reason. Nothing beats a wagging tail and panting tongue in…
ProView – Exped Camp Slipper
The EXPED Camp Slipper became an essential item on my packing list during a winter filled with hut trips and sleeping in the back of my truck. From a drafty backcountry A-frame to a helicopter-accessed lodge, and everywhere in between,…