Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 Review
As a dedicated trail runner in Muskegon, Michigan, I was intrigued by the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2, touted as their latest elite trail running shoe. With impressive features like a BZM-8 rock plate for...
As a dedicated trail runner in Muskegon, Michigan, I was intrigued by the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2, touted as their latest elite trail running shoe. With impressive features like a BZM-8 rock plate for...
Nathan Adventure Jacket The Nathan Adventure Jacket is a remarkable piece of outerwear that is specifically designed to cater to the needs of outdoor enthusiasts who demand both comfort and protection in any weather...
Coronavirus. It’s taken over our news feeds, discussions and thoughts. We’re all being encouraged to practice social distancing to slow the global pandemic. Travel restrictions and the cancellation or postponement of many running events...
Hoka One One Speedgoat 4 GTX In 2010, I ran the inaugural North Fork 50 in Pine, Colorado. This was my first foray into the Ultra world were I ran a respectable 6:40 for...
First Thoughts On The Adidas Terrex Stockhorn Gosh darn it…. I really didn’t want to review this Adidas Terrex Jacket….. Seriously. It’s the beginning of May, and I have been running in shorts and...
Stylish and functional are two words that easily describe the Smith Roam sunglasses. I’ve been testing these sunglasses on backcountry ski tours, skinny ski days at the local nordic center, trail running, dog walking/hiking,...
Spring endeavors such as running, skiing, climbing, cycling, and commuting means that the weather can be spastic, for real! During my run a few weeks ago, I experienced thunder snow, sun, rain, and wind...
The Inov-8 RocLite 315 GTX is out, and it has become my favorite go to winter running shoe. First Impressions The RocLite 315 GTX feels like a tough, no… a bulletproof lightweight trail running shoe. The...
The Camelbak Circuit Vest has been my go to running vest this summer. It is a simple, light weight running pack that has very basic features, yet gets the job done for stashing food...
First Impressions Of The Asics Gel-FujiEndurance Lightweight and minimal; not so much! The Asics Gel-FujiEndurance are a serious set of trail runners. They will enable the adventurous type to tackle just about any terrain...
The Mountain Hardwear Breeze AC Tank is a runner’s dream for summer and hot temperatures. The Breeze AC Tank is appropriately named, as it weighs a mere 4.8 oz and its’ loose fit...
My first introduction to Altra running shoes was almost 4 years ago, when I decided to purchase and try out the Altra Instinct 1.5’s, after hearing all of the hype that surrounded the zero...
The North Face Ultra Vertical is the newest trail shoe offering added to the performance lineup of North Face trail running shoes. This shoe was built to take technical trails at breakneck speeds, maximize...
In early 2016, Columbia Sportswear Company announced a realignment of the Montrail trail running footwear brand as a sub-brand of its flagship Columbia brand. This move signaled an huge increased commitment to their trail...
Scarpa, whose name is an acronym (Società Calzaturiera Asolana Riunita Pedemontana Anonima, which translates to Associated Shoe Manufacturing Company of the Asolo Mountain Area) got its start in 1938, when the shoe makers of the area came...
It has been eight years since I ran in a pair of Saucony shoes and my experience with them then was mediocre at best. I don’t remember the exact model, but I do remember...
Injinji Toesocks – don’t hate ’em, try ’em We’ve all seen them out there by now. The people who think that they should wear gloves on their feet. They take off their shoes and...
Initial Thoughts on the Orange Mud Hydraquiver Vest Pack 2 “Innovation from frustration” is the Mantra from Orange Mud founder Josh Sprague (read our interview here) – Josh was bothered by many of the same...