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Backcountry

ProView – Outdoor Research Men’s Helium Gaiters

May 21, 2021June 16, 2022Backpacking and Hiking, Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Garth Tino 2 Comments on ProView – Outdoor Research Men’s Helium Gaiters

Shoulder season is a hard time to hike, run, ride, or do other outdoor activities given the unpredictability of weather and trail conditions, without overloading on gear.

ProView – Outdoor Research Archangel Bibs and Jacket

May 17, 2021June 16, 2022Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Justin Grisham Leave a Comment on ProView – Outdoor Research Archangel Bibs and Jacket

Outdoor Research describes their Archangel kit of jacket and bibs as “…speed and efficiency with elemental protection, no matter the storms that come your way.”

Pregnant in the Backcountry

May 10, 2021June 10, 2021Stories, Women in the Outdoors Roxy Dawson 2 Comments on Pregnant in the Backcountry

A little taste of what it's like to adventure into the backcountry while pregnant.

ProView – Kemper Snowboards SR Splitboard 1986/87

May 3, 2021September 12, 2024Kemper Snowboards, Mountaineering, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Delia Maher Leave a Comment on ProView – Kemper Snowboards SR Splitboard 1986/87

Kemper’s new SR split is the little bear of the three bears in the Goldilocks story--it’s just right for this girl! Its have multiple profiles on this board to work in all kinds of conditions, and the flare of color…

5 Favorite Women’s Adventure Jackets

April 27, 2021July 2, 2025Brands, Cotopaxi, Himali, Mountain Hardwear, Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Sierra Designs, Snow Roxy Dawson Leave a Comment on 5 Favorite Women’s Adventure Jackets

With the pandemic still brewing around us, the outdoors feels like a safe place where social distancing and fresh air are already top priorities. As we head into a new season, take a look at our favorite jackets that have…

Our 5 Favorite Men’s Adventure Jackets

April 22, 2021July 2, 2025Brands, Cotopaxi, Himali, Mountain Hardwear, Outdoor Research, ProView Gear Reviews, Sierra Designs, Snow Roxy Dawson Leave a Comment on Our 5 Favorite Men’s Adventure Jackets

Whether you're out for a simple cross-country ski or a full day trip to your favorite couloir, keeping warm and your temperature regulated is a top priority.

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.

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 – Backcountry Access Scepter 4S Poles

March 26, 2021March 23, 2021Backcountry Access, ProView Gear Reviews, Snow Roxy Dawson 2 Comments on ProView – Backcountry Access Scepter 4S Poles

Between the uniquely shaped handles, the huge snow baskets, the tri-fold, and the lightweight/durable construction, they are such a good addition to your backcountry setup. It's such a relief to have a piece of gear that works with you in…

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