Category: Roundups and Other Stuff

What good is new gear if you don’t have anywhere outdoors to go and use it? Tom Flynn tracks policy related to recreation and conservation for the Outdoor Alliance. Most Fridays, he summarizes the week’s top outdoor...

Yogis are earth-friendly gurus who pride their egos when using sustainable gear and eating organic food. And they should be proud as eco-friendly mats do not contain harsh chemicals but rather incorporate recycled elements....

Bike messengers in New York don’t have anything on this guy! I want to know where he found a bag big enough to hold all of that stuff. Although it looks like it is...

I have a hardy Diamond Back 18 speed mountain bike that is a fine piece of cycling engineering, but it’s embarrassed to be seen with me. Why, you may ask? My Clothing I live...

Camping and hiking is more fun when the whole family is involved. The only problem is that the younger members of your clan may have a hard time keeping up or if you’re planning...

Avid adventurers with a less than average income can easily become discouraged when walking past the full retail prices at REI or their local ski shop. But who those with a nose for deals,...

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Another month and more opportunities to get outside. Check out a sampling of all the outdoor events happening in June, and whatever you do, don’t forget the sunscreen: Red Bull Cliff Diving: USA –...

The outdoor industry is chockerbock full of performance based apparel that is made to hold up in the outdoors. With all the options, it can often be daunting to determine which items are essential...

Since the early 90’s fishing rod technology has advanced enough that multi-piece rods now perform equally as well as single, or two-piece rods. In the fly rod sphere four piece rods are now the...

Like any piece of athletic gear, yoga mats can make or break a practice. Your mat will be the only thing separating you from the floor and when you’re holding an extra-long posture, you’ll...

To celebrate the Canadian May long weekend, Whistler, British Columbia has announced that they are launching “The Great Outdoors Festival”—or simply, GO Fest. The featured event is the Great Snow-Earth-Water-Race, a revival of the...

Let’s get one thing clear: Whistler Blackcomb’s Camp of Champions for skiers and snowboarders is not your average summer camp. Fresh off the Shredbots presses, “The Boys Go to Camp” is the ultimate show...

As you might imagine, a day of snowboarding with industry pioneer Jeremy Jones is not your average day on the mountain. Unless, of course, your day typically begins with thawing out your boots after...

This is what happens when Danny MacAskill decides to take his bike and explore a city that has been under water for the last 25 years. Own a piece of gear that you’re dying...

What good is new gear if you don’t have anywhere outdoors to go and use it? Tom Flynn tracks policy related to recreation and conservation for the Outdoor Alliance. Most Fridays, he summarizes the week’s top outdoor...

The afternoon bike mission is the epitome of summertime freedom. Hours of daylight remain at your fingertips, and there’s nothing better than an after work adventure. Carrying everything you need on your back can...

So, here’s a story for you. My first month in the great state of Colorado, I went on a climbing adventure with my buddies. To get to our climbing spot for the day, we...

Spring time brings more availability to the sport of rock climbing. And whether you are new to the sport, or have been around the block a few times, there are certain spots in the...