I spent Labor Day weekend tent camping in the high Uintas of Utah with my husband and our dogs. This time of year the weather is chilly at night, but can feel very hot during the sunny day. This was the perfect chance to wear my All-Paca Poncho by Appalachian Gear Company, made from 100% […]
During a recent trip to the Utah’s high Uintas Wilderness, I had the opportunity to put the Beyond ARX 2.0 L6 Rain Jacket to work on a cold windy day. As I started the days hike, I knew wearing the ARX 2.0 would be a good outer layer addition. A cold, windy mid 30° start […]
I took the La Sportiva Firestar Evo Shell for a June hike in Uinta Mountains near Salt Lake City. It was a cold, rainy, and windy day with temperatures starting the hike around 36 degrees. I instantly knew this shell would be great. I was able to fit 3 layers of clothes underneath the shell […]
If anyone loves a good hat I am that person. Hats are a requirement for the everyday attire. Having a hat while hiking in the summer is even more essential for protection against the sun. My wife and I recently hiked the popular Salt Lake City Lake Blanche trail in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, where […]
Ladies, let me introduce you to SheFly apparel and their women’s revolutionary “Go There” pants. What makes these pants magical? Their ability to let you pee anywhere, at any time, without compromising your decency. I’m heavily raving about these pants because they were created with the female physiology in mind, and quite honestly, I’ve had […]
Bib snowpants are an absolute must when you’re in the backcountry. There’s no worse feeling than snow going up your back and down your butt after a crash in deep pow. Good bibs not only offer almost bulletproof snow protection, but they also provide extra pockets and a bit more warmth than their inferior non-bibbed […]
Your friends won’t lose you in the cute and recognizable 686 Athena Insulated Jacket! I got several compliments on this jacket from friends and strangers alike on a busy spring day on the mountain. 686 Athena Jacket Fit The 686 Athena Jacket is perfect for spring temperatures. It features lightly insulated body mapping with mesh […]
Make a list of everything you want in the perfect shell for skiing or snowboarding. Done? Now go ahead and tear up that list, because the Black Diamond Recon Stretch Jacket checks all the boxes. Black Diamond has a respected history of creating supreme gear for those of us who are obsessed with the mountains. […]
The hang tag on the 686 SMARTY Form 3-in-1 Jacket reads like a pretty impressive list of qualifications. But it’s priced at $270, a price point that’s not exactly compatible with cutting-edge performance. And it does that using the more involved (and therefore more expensive) SMARTY construction that gives you the performance of a shell […]
Patagonia was founded on the endless pursuit of open uncharted adventure, and in the Patagonia Untracked Jacket they’ve built a fuselage to protect you on all your missions into the mountains. With a long history as one of the greatest outdoor companies on the planet, it just makes sense that their new Untracked Jacket would […]