First thoughts On The TSL Outdoor Symbioz Hyperflex Instinct These TSL Outdoor Symbioz Hyperflex Instinct arrived early November. Not quite ready for venturing out on snowshoes, but it got me excited for the...
Background and Initial Thoughts On The Patagonia Powder Town Collection Hitting the slopes this winter is certainly happening in style. When I look good, I feel good. I’ll certainly dive in a little deeper...
Initial Impressions Of The Hoka Carbon X3 The HOKA Carbon X3 is a super cushiony long distance runner as well as a racer. I am coming off a rather heavy two to three months...
First Thoughts on the Yakima FatCat Evo 6 The Yakima FatCat Evo 6: It’s a sweet looking ski /snowboard rack! It gets attached to my car, I open it, place equipment in, close it,...
A LifeStraw History Lesson (A Brief One) The LifeStraw story goes back more than 20 years where the founder, Mikkel Vestergaard, creates a plastic pipe filter to strain out Guinea worm larva. It’s a...
First Thoughts On The Ultimate Direction Ultra Vest I have friends who have run the Leadville 100, Run Rabbit Run 100, Lake Tahoe 200 and one has even ran across the country. 3000+ miles...
The Arc’Teryx ReBIRD Concept It’s certainly quite a refreshing concept! An approach of circularity that promotes sustainability in its gear. Arc’Teryx, a well-known outdoor apparel brand from Canada, got its start back in 1989....
First Thoughts on the Napier Sportz SUV Tent Tents have really reinvented themselves the past 5-10 years. As I look back on my camping experiences, I believe it is somewhat of a right of...
First Thoughts: “So You Want To Do An Ironman Triathlon?” An Ironman Triathlon is a serious endeavor! And you should pat yourself on the back for having done one, currently training for one, or...
First thoughts on the Bolle Nevada Phantom Ski Goggles For starters, when I say Ski, I mean ski or ride. I ski, so it comes natural for me to discuss this product in that...
First Thoughts On The Brooks Cascadia 16 I kid you not, aside from taking these Brooks Cascadia 16’s for a test and review, I am breaking in a pair of Brooks Cascadia 6’s. That’s...
First Thoughts On The Brooks Levitate GTS 5 The Levitate was first introduced in 2017, and like all brands and models, Brooks is continuously looking to make improvements. That usually involves slight modifications each...
Of course, that “Most Spectacular” part of the title is a tongue-in-cheek comment, and can certainly be argued from here to infinity. I come from a nation that is known for its cycling, The...
Really!?! Riding In Winter Is An Option? Why, yes it is!! For those who ride in the Winter, you know it takes an extra effort to get out the door. Cooler temperatures also means...
First Thoughts On The Salewa Alp Trainer 2 The Alp Trainer 2 is a lightweight, agile and comfortable boot that represents an excellent choice for alpine hiking-related activities. With a name like “Alp”, a...
Gregory Paragon 48 First Thoughts It’s been a very long time since I’ve been out in the backcountry to go backpacking. Life, careers, and kiddos got us comfortable with the car camping routine. The...
Initial Thoughts On A Variety Of Biking Accessories The world of bike related accessories is rather immense. It used to be that a bottle cage was really all you needed. Depending on the kind...
Initial Awe Inspiring Thoughts On The Hotel Boulderado Historic, charming, unique, and luxurious are a few thoughts that came to mind right away. It’s classic brick architecture, attention to detail, and over the top...
