Showers Pass Crosspoint Hardshell Bike Glove Review
May in Colorado can be as brutally cold as January at times. Throw in a driving rain or hail storm, and you have quite the battle on your hands. In fact with 20 days...
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Adidas Terrex Boost Review
Initial Thoughts Adidas is a company that’s obviously been around for a very long time. In Spring 2015 Adidas released the Adidas Terrex Boost for both men and women. Adidas’ mission is clear:...
Mountain Khakis Men’s Equatorial Convertible Pant and Skiff Shirt
“Inside all of us exists an adventurous soul – a wild heart that is called from nature to live authentically and free from modern society.” That is part of the Mountain Khakis “Soul Statement,”...
Lowa Phoenix Mesh Lo Review
Lowa Phoenix Mesh Lo Initial Thoughts The quality of the Women’s Lowa Phoenix Mesh Lo trekking boot right out of the box is apparent. Lightweight, high quality leather, mesh, and rubber. As the smell...
Marmot Women’s Logan SS Review
On our spring California road trip, I wore the Marmot Logan SS for four days straight. Sure, we were on a road-trip in a fully loaded 2016 Winnebago View, equipped with plenty of storage...
Adidas Everyday Outdoor Print Light Wind Jacket Review
With the transitioning weather from Spring into Summer, you never know what you will get in Michigan. The old adage goes; it’s Michigan, wait five minutes the weather will change. During the weather transition...
Toad & Co Landscape Crop Review
Toad & Co (formerly Horny Toad), calls the Landscape Crop, “an outdoor capri in an elegant disguise.” I couldn’t agree more. The fabric of the Landscape Crop is ready for the great outdoors, while...
Salomon S-lab Sense 4 Ultra Review
The Salomon S-lab Sense Ultra line of shoes has set the bar for lightweight long distance trail running shoes for the last few years and the 4th iteration is no exception. The upgrade on...
New Balance Impact 3 Inch Graphic Short Review
Initial Impressions Integrating a new pair of shorts into your long run routine means that the shorts have got to be quick-drying, breathable, and of course, comfortable. The folks over at New Balance understand...
Cotopaxi Sambaya Stretch Fleece Review
A fleece can mean many things for an active person living in Colorado: A layering medium for downhill skiing, a covering for a spring hike, a trip to the gym, or fashionable piece of outerwear...
Skora Tempo Review
I have a love-hate relationship with minimalist running shoes. I love the weightlessness and “one-with-the-road” feel that you get…but I hate the jarring that can come along with the minimal cushioning. The Tempo just might be...
Columbia Loch Lomand Jacket Review
I think I got my first Columbia Powder Keg ski jacket somewhere around 1991. As a Chicago kid with more ego than ability on the slopes, my stylish teal and purple stunner was sure...
The North Face Better Than Naked Long Haul Skirt Review
Initial Impressions Many elite athletes toe the line in running skirts, including Rory Bosio, back to back winner of UTMB. She won last years’ race in TNF Eat My Dust Skirt. This season, the...
Patagonia Women’s Strider Pro Short Review
Initial Impressions Patagonia’s new Women’s Strider Pro Short 3″ is ready for the long haul thanks to storage, breathability, and extreme comfort. On my first wear of the Women’s Strider Pro Short, I took...
The North Face Women’s MA-X Short Sleeve Review
Train hard before you get into the outdoors to improve your performance when you do get there: that is the focus of The North Face Mountain Athletics line-up. This spring, I have had the...
prAna Paisley Jacket Review
Initial Impressions The prAna Paisley Jacket is a technical fleece layer that is ideal for the spring season. Wear it to yoga, out to walk to dog, or out on a cool run. The...
Darn Tough Over-the-Calf Ultralight Ski Sock Review
Initial Thoughts of Darn Tough Over-the-Calf Ultralight Ski Sock One very important piece of ski equipment that is often overlooked is a quality pair of ski socks. An ill fitting pair of ski socks can...
Stio Basis Stretch Merino Crew Baselayer Review
Any outdoor enthusiast knows that the key to keeping the chill out starts with a high-quality baselayer. The Stio Basis Stretch Merino crew absolutely falls into this category. This baselayer has been unbelievably comfortable...
