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ProView – ThermaRest NeoAir Xtherm Max + NeoAir Micro Pump

October 14, 2020January 6, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews, Thermarest Daniel John 2 Comments on ProView – ThermaRest NeoAir Xtherm Max + NeoAir Micro Pump

Few things can make or break a trip to the backcountry like your sleeping pad; you can sleep without a tent, wear extra layers instead of a sleeping bag, or use bundled clothes as a pillow, but there is no…

Essential Pieces of Must-Have Winter Gear

October 13, 2020October 11, 2024Outdoor Adventure, ProView Gear Reviews, Stories Meg Atteberry Leave a Comment on Essential Pieces of Must-Have Winter Gear

Get expert buying advice from a resident outdoor pro with this lineup of must-have climbing gear this season.

ProView – Gnarly Nutrition Performance Greens

October 12, 2020January 6, 2021Gnarly Nutrition, Health and Wellness, ProView Gear Reviews Alli Hartz Leave a Comment on ProView – Gnarly Nutrition Performance Greens

As spring heats up into summer and skiing becomes a higher ratio of effort to turns, I stow my sticks and reach for my running shoes – filling my weekends with long adventure runs and race objectives. Although 2020 wiped…

ProView – Backcountry Access Climbing Skins

October 9, 2020January 6, 2021Backcountry Access, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Quinn Keating 3 Comments on ProView – Backcountry Access Climbing Skins

Have you ever felt like you’re going to sustain an injury from pulling your skins apart? Enter the BCA Contour Hybrid skins.  By using an innovative new adhesive that promises easy separation and reliable adhesion to ski bases, it’s like they’re…

ProView – Klymit Traverse Shelter

October 8, 2020January 6, 2021Backpacking and Hiking, Camping, Klymit, ProView Gear Reviews John LaGuardia Leave a Comment on ProView – Klymit Traverse Shelter

The more I use Klymit products, the more impressed I become with them. I find them to be quite durable and functional with each use. For this product review, I tested the Klymit Traverse Shelter and it was no exception.…

A Dirtbags Guide to Stewardship: Why Cleaning up your Local Crag is Important

October 7, 2020November 13, 2020Conservation & Sustainability, ProView Gear Reviews, Stories Kaya Lindsay Leave a Comment on A Dirtbags Guide to Stewardship: Why Cleaning up your Local Crag is Important

Get expert buying advice from a resident outdoor pro with this lineup of must-have climbing gear this season.

Women in the Backcountry, Part 1: Why Do Women-Only Spaces Matter?

October 1, 2020April 7, 2021Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Dani Reyes-Acosta 7 Comments on Women in the Backcountry, Part 1: Why Do Women-Only Spaces Matter?

“There it is!” Jen’s voice rang across the cirque as the mid-morning sun slithered striped shadows across the north-facing slopes we planned to ski. She pointed, I gawked. We needed to hustle: we still had a good distance to climb…

ProView – Advanced Elements Summer Shower 3.0 and Enclosure

September 30, 2020May 28, 2025Advanced Elements, ProView Gear Reviews, Water Christina Savvides Leave a Comment on ProView – Advanced Elements Summer Shower 3.0 and Enclosure

For the past month, I’ve been reviewing the Advanced Elements 3-gallon Summer Shower, and I’ve been very impressed with this product. This product offers a great user experience to anyone looking at portable shower options, whether you are looking for…

ProView – Advanced Elements Lotus Y-SUP

September 29, 2020May 28, 2025Advanced Elements, ProView Gear Reviews, Water Francisca Lizotte Leave a Comment on ProView – Advanced Elements Lotus Y-SUP

I’ve spent the last month testing the Advanced Elements LOTUS YSUP, an inflatable standup paddleboard designed for yoga practice and touring.  When I think of my history of paddleboarding and surfing, I look back at years of lugging around a…

Want to Start Skiing In The Backcountry? Do This First.

September 28, 2020February 6, 2023Outdoor Adventure, Stories Jessica Villaire Leave a Comment on Want to Start Skiing In The Backcountry? Do This First.

What would you tell someone who wants to start getting into the backcountry? As more and more snow enthusiasts flock to the mountains, people are seeing the advantages to skiing, riding, hiking, and snowmobiling out of bounds of major ski…

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