Last winter I had the chance to check out the Arbor Bryan Iguchi Pro Camber Snowboard here in the Tetons. This big mountain twin shaped cambered snowboard was designed by Bryan Iguchi who needed a board that could handle powerful riding in terrain from AK to Japan and especially at home in the backcountry around […]
The Petzl Hirundos Harness, meaning swallow (like the bird), is not gender-specific and comes in bright, safety orange (a color I love, which I confess is half the reason I bought it). Petzl Hirundos Harness Design I’ve taken the Petzl Hirundos Harness out on a variety of missions: from “balancey” sport routes on Washington slab […]
The Bontrager Race Wheelsets brake system allows for the wheels to be easily removed. This is nice if you ever need to transport your bike in a vehicle without a bike rack. These Bontanger Wheels are designed to be used with Disc Brakes. I have been using these wheels to zip around Denver, CO as […]
With a commitment to quality goods from day one, it’s no wonder Filson has continued to be a leader in clothing and equipment for the outdoor crowd just as they had done with miners, prospectors, and lumberman of yesteryear. The last 120 years of innovation brings us to the piece of gear I’ve had the […]
Anyone who has spent time climbing in New England has probably heard the word “seep.” You know, like, “That crack will seep for days after it rains!” or “Wow, this wall is still seeping, and it’s been dry out all week.” This summer was especially seepy. I found myself dragging my shiny, new Mammut 9.5 […]
“Dirty Trucks, Lonely Wives, Happy Dogs” sounds about right! Thanks to Mud River I know no longer worry about having a dirty, muddy or wet dog in the back seat of my truck. Simply install the Two Barrel Double Seat Cover over a bench seat and let your dog, well be a dog. Reversible Seat […]
The Katabatic Gear Onni 50 is a lightweight pack built for day hiking and quick overnight backpacking trips. Founded in 2007, Colorado-based Katabatic Gear started by making quilts for the backcountry and has now expanded into a full line of backpacks, sleeping bags and bivys. 50L Capacity The first time I packed the Katabatic Gear […]
The boy looked like he had chicken pox, mosquito bites peppering his neck, lower legs, arms. The wife wasn’t much better. Our summer camp in the Tetons had become a nightmare, trying to hide from the ravenous horde, crouching over our campfire hoping the smoke would protect us. It didn’t. That was last summer. So […]
According to Redington, the all-new CRUX is the best rod they’re ever built, and I can’t argue with that. Right out of the box my first impression was this thing is sleek! The premium metallic olive matte finish and the aluminum reel seat really stood out to me, showcasing the care and attention to detail […]
The Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe is made with a stainless steel head and aluminium shaft making for a super lightweight axe. You almost forget you have the axe attached to your backpack as it weighs less than 1 pound. Raven Pro Ice Axe Weight The Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe weighs 13 […]