Adventure Gear
Like everything this year, ski season will be weird: heavy use of passes over one-day lift tickets, appointments for ski windows, long and spaced-apart lift lines, and take-out lunches instead of crowded après celebrations. But what doesn’t change is the fun of being outside and on the mountain, and the gear you need to do…
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While this year has been a bit of a disappointment with the ski resorts shutting down early due to the Corona Virus I was able to get a day in with the new Decathalon Freeride 3-in-1 Ski Pants. I picked these out to test as I have struggled for years finding a pair of Ski…
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A few years back, I spent time camping in the Himalayas in winter, just to see a snow leopard. Each night, I packed two water bottles into my sleeping bag, plus all my camera batteries, chargers, and my phone—so they wouldn’t lose their charge or stop working. When I rolled over in the middle of…
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While 2020 seems to have stopped so many of us in our tracks, changed and cancelled plans, I have been able to find freedom and comfort in my Lily Trotter Signature Compression Socks. Yes, you read that right. Lily Trotter socks have put the pep back in my step and have made the long days…
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With our kids finally big enough to handle some real adventure we decided to take on Zion National park this fall. Anyone that’s been to this amazing part of southern Utah knows that with the unreal sensory comes some of the hottest temperatures in the nation. I needed activewear that could handle 5 days of…
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I have used the 5.11 All Hazards Prime 29L Backpack on a daily basis, for about 3 months. The short of it is, this pack is bullet proof! I use this pack for everything. I use it as my daily go bag for work, over night trips, tactical training, hikes and general rucking. As an…
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When traveling light, it’s key to narrow down the number and weight of the bags you bring along. But that carry-on backpack that totes your laptop and a bunch of vacation essentials isn’t always the light day bag that you want to carry along on your excursions once you get to your destination. That’s why…
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As I prepared a list for our three-day backpacking trip in the Sawtooth National Forest, I realized how much additional weight I would be carrying for my 100lb Yellow Lab, Ozzy. I began searching for a pack that would be a good fit while also providing enough space for ten cups of food, a water…
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I’ve loved many of my hiking boots over the years for their looks, performance, and versatility. But my Danner Mountain 600 boots are hands-down my favorite. They’ve taken me through different terrain, weather conditions, and countries around the world, and I’ll wear them until they die. The addition of Danner Mountain 600 Insulated Boots means…
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Muir Energy was a welcomed source of nutrition and energy for our family on our recent trip to Zion National Park for a week. We took with a custom Energy Pack created for us by Muir Energy themselves! Fast Burning Energy Perfect for your short adventures, the Fast Burning Muir Energy gels are created from…
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