It’s been almost 4 years since I purchased Kahtoola’ Microspikes and seems high time I updated my review to reflect all the snow and ice they’ve seen along the way.…
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Hauling bladders, treating stream flows, or melting snow…. however you source it, having enough water is one of those endless trail chores. The challenge for me is not usually finding…
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When I’m not in my [evil but warm] mountaineering boots, I love the feel and weight of a low-cut good trail runner but for longer hikes or days with bigger…
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Much as I love light & fast, one day adventures that let me sleep off the climb in a real bed, there’s a lot to be said for longer adventures…
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Gear ReviewsGear Review: Manfrotto Befree Aluminum Travel Tripod for Adventure & Landscape Photography
It’s no secret that a tripod is an essential part of capturing landscape shots but as a hobbyist, it’s easy to fall in the trap of grabbing a super cheap…
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Review updated February 2018. Since I first got into alpine climbing a few years ago I’ve been the proud owner and frequent user of Black Diamond’s Sabertooth crampons and have rented similar sets…
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Adventuring in the Pacific Northwest, it’s a simple reality that you’re going to have a lot of wet weather days. While a rainy hike or climb in the snow isn’t necessarily a…
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The quest for the perfect alpine backpack is like chasing the Holy Grail, that is to say, good freaking luck. It’s just about impossible to argue for any one pack as a clear…
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Within weeks of moving to the Pacific Northwest I was hooked on the mountains and knew I would be making many pilgrimages out of the safety of my urban dwelling…
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Gear ReviewsReview: Adventure Photographer? Why that SquareTrade camera warranty might just be worth buying.
When I decided to step up to a full frame dSLR camera I spent months researching everything from the body to the lenses to the accessories that I would need.…