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Homegrown: Free Range Equipment

Last Updated: April 5, 2019

It’s still dark when Tosch Roy and his sister Zoe arrive at the Mt. Bachelor parking lot, and blusterier than the weather forecast had predicted. The “cone” looms above them, blanketed in a layer of fresh snow...
Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hybrid

Patagonia Nano-Air Light Hybrid Review

Last Updated: April 4, 2019

Patagonia has been a front-runner in the active insulation market with the popular Nano-Air and Nano-Air Light, but even those jackets can be overkill for sustained, high-output activities. Enter...
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New Zealand's Ball Pass Crossing

Last Updated: April 1, 2019

I wake at the crack of dawn. Only the faint outline of Aoraki/Mount Cook is visible from my bunk, but its sheer volume is enough to pull me from my sleeping bag. I eagerly nudge Brian awake and we tiptoe outside...
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Salomon Odyssey Triple Crown Review

Last Updated: March 29, 2019

Drawing heavily from their since-discontinued Odyssey Pro hiking shoe, Salomon’s recent addition to their lineup, the Odyssey Triple Crown, is aimed at long-distance backpackers looking to cut weight...
The North Face Metropolis Parka II review

The North Face Metropolis Parka II Review

Last Updated: March 5, 2019

Winter weather doesn’t discriminate—it can be just as unforgiving on the streets of New York City as it is in the mountains of Colorado. And for everyday use, down-filled parkas like...
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Shimano ME7 Review

Last Updated: February 28, 2019

Shimano has made a strong push in the mountain bike shoe world of late, releasing a number of quality and functional designs for clipless and flat pedal riders. Updated for 2019, the ME7 stands at the top of their enduro and trail line-up as...
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Yakima Dr.Tray Review

Last Updated: February 20, 2019

Yakima has been a key player in the bike rack market since 1979, and the Dr.Tray currently sits at the top of their platform hitch offerings. Fully featured and wrapped up in a class-leading lightweight package, the Dr.Tray was an exciting choice...
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In the Shadow of Manaslu

Last Updated: February 19, 2019

Beams of light shine through the musty windows at the Seven Sisters Tea House in Tilje, Nepal, illuminating tendrils of smoke wafting about the room. The glowing dust and particulates move like an indoor aurora borealis. I momentarily...
Arc'teryx Norvan LD trail running shoe

Arc’teryx Norvan LD Review

Last Updated: February 11, 2019

Although Arc’teryx only recently entered the trail-running game with their 2016 Norvan VT (short for “varied terrain”), the Vancouver, BC company hasn’t wasted any time establishing their running shoe line-up. Cue the Norvan LD...
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Tips for Great Winter Photography

Last Updated: December 14, 2018

Winter is one of most rewarding yet challenging environments to shoot in as a photographer. From battling harsh conditions to managing moisture and making batteries last, there are...
Atomic Hawk Ultra XTD 110 W ski boot

Review: Atomic Hawx Ultra XTD 110 W

Last Updated: November 9, 2018

With backcountry skiing on the rise and many downhillers opting for touring set-ups, the lines between alpine and AT gear have begun to blur. In the ski boot world, one result is “crossover” models...
Bikepacking Mongolia Khangai Mountains

Bikepacking Mongolia’s Khangai Mountains

“Do you think that rain is coming our way?” We pedal under the bright sun, constantly glancing nervously over our shoulders as if being chased by a predator. Behind us, dark gray streaks stretch vertically from ground to sky. Ahead, a rainbow frames...