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ProView – AKU Rocket DFS GTX Review

January 30, 2026January 21, 2026AKU, Backpacking and Hiking, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Mike Reilly Leave a Comment on ProView – AKU Rocket DFS GTX Review

The Men’s AKU Rocket DFS GTX Hiking Shoe is a rugged, supportive hiker that is built for outdoor use in any environment.

History Highlight: The Legacy of the 10th Mountain Division

January 28, 2026January 21, 2026Outdoor Adventure Emma Ely and Zach Eiten Leave a Comment on History Highlight: The Legacy of the 10th Mountain Division

Although the 10th Mountain Division remains to this day, the original veterans from WWII left deeply rooted impacts on outdoor recreation and the ski industry.

ProView – AKU Outdoor Hayatsuki GTX Review

January 23, 2026January 16, 2026AKU, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Evan Watts Leave a Comment on ProView – AKU Outdoor Hayatsuki GTX Review

For anyone looking to get “that boot that does it all” I would highly recommend trying out a pair of these.

ProView –  Darn Tough Ski Socks Review

January 5, 2026December 31, 2025Darn Tough, ProView Gear Reviews, Running Sam Chaneles Leave a Comment on ProView –  Darn Tough Ski Socks Review

Darn Tough’s ski sock lineup is versatile with multiple levels of cushioning and thickness for winter to spring tours

Conservation and Community: Axis Deer Hunting in Hawaii

December 30, 2025December 23, 2025Conservation & Sustainability, Destinations, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Lexi Olson Leave a Comment on Conservation and Community: Axis Deer Hunting in Hawaii

Hunting can be one of the most effective tools we have to protect ecosystems. And it’s not just a Western, mainland tradition. It happens on tropical islands, too.

I’m an Adult-Onset Hunter, Here’s What I’ve Learned

December 23, 2025December 17, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Lexi Olson 27 Comments on I’m an Adult-Onset Hunter, Here’s What I’ve Learned

I am proud to tell people I didn’t grow up hunting. Learning to hunt as an adult taught me that choosing a new path - especially one that demands patience, humility, and perseverance - is its own form of empowerment.

ProView – Beringia St. Elias Jacket & Bib Set Review

December 19, 2025December 22, 2025Beringia, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Neill Pieper Leave a Comment on ProView – Beringia St. Elias Jacket & Bib Set Review

The St. Elias is a premium shell system that combines soft-shell comfort with hard-shell performance and is made for skiers who demand durability, mobility, and breathability, coupled with a sweet design.

5 Gifts for the Ski Tourer in Your Life

November 26, 2025January 5, 2026Outdoor Adventure, Stories Sam Chaneles Leave a Comment on 5 Gifts for the Ski Tourer in Your Life

Find some favorite purchases that aren’t ‘big-ticket’ items. These items aren’t in everyone’s pack but are a great complement to other core gear items.

ProView – Beringia Dragonfly Jacket Review

November 14, 2025December 17, 2025Backpacking and Hiking, Beringia, Camping, ProView Gear Reviews, Water Roxy Dawson Leave a Comment on ProView – Beringia Dragonfly Jacket Review

The Beringia Dragonfly Waterproof Jacket is a minimalist rain shell built for moving fast in the backcountry.

Indigenous People’s Day: A Modern Perspective from an Indigenous Snowboarder

October 1, 2025December 1, 2025Outdoor Adventure, Stories, Women in the Outdoors Amanda Cruz Leave a Comment on Indigenous People’s Day: A Modern Perspective from an Indigenous Snowboarder

True understanding begins with educational awareness. This means being willing to do the homework and learn (without preconceived judgment) from marginalized communities beyond one assigned day of the year. 

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