Category: Roundups and Other Stuff

The state of Washington has a lot going for it. The high alpine adventures of both the Cascade and Olympic Mountain ranges, the coastal rainforest, the sailboat-spotted Puget Sound, and a way of life...

It’s amazing what kickstarter can produce. Don’t break the ice. Monkeys go bananas for pineapples! I don’t know about you but now I have the song “U and I” stuck in my head. Own...

This winter, we’re grateful for ingenious products that help keep us warmer, make outdoor activities even more fun, and bring a little more happiness to the season. Whether you’re looking for a few gift...

You might be asking yourself, what exactly is an ‘Ultimate 5-Star Product?’ Well, in my world it is a product given that title by a group my climbing friends whilst on a hiking adventure...

Who needs a Ferrari when you can have a rocket powered bike? I wonder what all the hoot is about? When science meets music. A bungee jump prank takes a plunge…into the water. Own...

We all have that one friend… Epic music for an epic rescue. Urban downhill mountain biking = 132 flights of stairs, easier said than done.  Robbie Madison can fly. What does it take to...

When they hit 40, people are just entering their professional prime. 40-year old whisky is damn good. On the other hand, a 40-year old car is an outdated design, and a 40-year old computer...

Take one for a test ride and you’ll  realize the only people who don’t want a fat bike are people who hate fun (why do you hate fun?). And if you’re going to go...

Now that we’ve got Halloween under our belts for 2014, it’s time to start thinking about the holidays. It’s a time for sharing and generosity, companionship and worldliness. What better way to celebrate than...

Ah November… for some it’s a welcomed break from the heat and introduction of fall sweaters, for others it’s the first warning sign of winter coming, and for all, it provides many unique opportunities...

Goin camping eh? Know what’s gonna happen when you go out there? You’re gonna get hungry. In hopes of helping you avoid a culinary conundrum, here’s a list of things you should include in your...

The chilliest bike wheels. The Marymoor Crawl Bike Race, where winning requires a combination of speed, balance, and being able to ride a bike at the pace of a snail. At the age of...

The plow, a combination of a surfboard and snowboard, was created by Jones Snowboards to make a more user friendly snowboard. Its unique wood shape is sculpted for easy entry into the snow while...

I felt like I was on a date with the Marquis de Sade. Every step I took felt like my legs were being stricken with a whip—thanks to the cat claw-like branches on the...

  You’ll plunk down at least a few Benjamins to buy gear made with these innovations, so don’t blow your investment by ignoring the manufacturer’s care and use instructions. Read and memorize them. Traditional...

Ultralight Face Cleaner Keeping your face clean when the trail is hot and dusty is no easy task. But no need to spend a lot money on some fancy cleaning system. Buy a package...

Just as digital technology has changed our social and working lives, developments in textile technology are changing our active lives. For decades, breathable and waterproof synthetic fabrics and insulation have been pushing out the old standbys...