Pearl Izumi X-Alp Drift II Cycling Shoe Review
Confession: I wasn’t sure about the Pearl Izumi X Alp Drift II shoes. They looked a bit too much like tennis shoes. A bit about me. I’m a mountain biker. I take spin classes...
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Merrell Avian Light Sport Review
Confession: I’ve never worn a light hiking shoe. It’s not that none have tickled my fancy, it’s that I don’t have enough room in my closet for a shoe for every activity in my...
Eddie Bauer First Ascent Peak XV Down Parka Review
Eddie Bauer has long been known for their incredible down products. In fact, Eddie Bauer was the pioneer of down development in the late-1930’s, and he patented the first down jacket in America in 1940....
Obermeyer Commando SS Pant Review
With a corporate headquarters located in the beautiful Aspen, Colorado, the family-run, privately held Obermeyer knows first hand what it takes to protect outdoor enthusiasts from head to toe in the sometimes extreme Colorado...
Obermeyer Kenai Shell Review
Obermeyer is another one of our local companies based here in Colorado. With a corporate headquarters located in the beautiful mountain town of Aspen, the family-run, privately held Obermeyer knows first hand what it...
Stanley Evolution ECycle H2O Bottle-Bonsai Review
When the cool green Stanley water bottle arrived in the mail, I knew I’d have to keep a lid on it (no pun intended). It is so cool that I predicted my kids would...
Giveaway: Hydrapak Big Sur Hydration Backpack
The Hydrapak Big Sur can keep you going all day! It has a large, 100oz (3L) insulated fluid reservoir in a dedicated compartment, along with a multitude of organizer pockets, loops, and clips to...
Smartwool Daisy Socks Review
Our friends over at Smartwool have made it their mission to keep our feet comfortable and healthy with their custom blend of super comfy Merino wool. With a corporate headquarters based in family-friendly Steamboat Springs,...
Smartwool Daisy Hat Review
In addition to their trademark socks and various performance gear for adults, our friends over at Smartwool also offer a variety of gear for kids. With corporate headquarters based in family-friendly Steamboat Springs, Colorado,...
Sneak Peek: Mile High Mountaineering Salute 34
This is one cool pack, and we can’t wait to take it out for a test-drive this Spring. Mile High Mountaineering is a small, Colorado-based company, focused solely on backpacks and accessories. They...
Preparing for the Gore-Tex TransRockies Run – 20 Random Tips
I was recently asked by a couple of friends, who will be doing the 012 Gore-Tex TransRockies Run, if I have any tips for them based on my 2011 experience. So I thought perhaps...
Smartwool TML Mid Full-Zip Hoody Review
For over 17 years, the engineers at Smartwool have been innovating and finding ways to integrate their amazing Merino wool blends into performance apparel that can be used across a wide variety of sports...
Sneak Peek: SylvanSport Go
We discovered the SylvanSport GO at an event, and immediately realized the genius this product represents for those of us with active, outdoor lifestyles. We will be test-driving the GO in the next...
Sneak Peek: MyChacos
Chaco, a brand best known for its ueber-comfortable sandals, enjoys a large loyalist community proudly referred to as Chaconians. The company’s tireless devotion to its customers has led it to some impressive product innovations,...
Sneak Peek: ASICS Stop At Never
ASICS is an acronym derived from the Latin phrase ‘Anima Sana In Corpore Sano’, which means ‘a sound mind in a sound body’. The 2012 marketing campaign, Stop at Never, aims to now focus on the...
