Whether you are thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, the Continental Divide Trail, or the Appalachian Trail, all three organizations that represent the trails recommend you start your northbound journeys somewhere in the month of...
A little outdoor inspiration can go a long way. And in this digital age there are many outlets to find that little extra push to get us outdoors. Spread across the web-o-sphere are thousands...
You know what they say; March comes in however it wants and leaves the same way. Whatever weather finds its way to your doorstep this month, rest assured whether snowfall or sunshine, there are...
by Michael Ryan+ · Published March 2, 2015 · Last modified February 27, 2015
You can only sleep so much, work so much and stare out the window at the clouds for so long before boredom kicks in on your flight. You have to be careful what you...
by Michael Ryan+ · Published February 24, 2015 · Last modified February 20, 2015
The SIA show held in Denver, Colorado this past Jan29-February 1st was a Gearhead’s dream. The Colorado Convention Center was filled with over 1000 skiing and snowboarding related brands exhibiting their wares and showing...
by Staff Editor+ · Published February 23, 2015 · Last modified February 20, 2015
Travelers usually have two reading options provided on board an airplane: the safety manual suggesting every way the plane can crash, and the only slightly less horrifying SkyMall catalog. The infamous airline catalog has...
Dear Gearographer, My wife wants me to wear a helmet on the slopes and I don’t want to. How should I handle this and how can I get her off my back? Helmetless and...
by Kraig Becker+ · Published February 19, 2015 · Last modified February 20, 2015
As I write this, I am just over a week away from leaving for Africa, where I will be attempting to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro as part of a fund-raising climb led by the good...
Luckily, not for me but for this review, the day I took the Spy Bravos out for a test drive was cloudy, with flat light and occasional teases of sunshine. Functionality ★★★★★ These goggles are...
by Neil Schulman+ · Published February 17, 2015 · Last modified February 13, 2015
The outdoor industry has always been a blend of passion and business: people who love their sport and the places they ply it in, who also have to make a living in an increasingly...
The POC Fornix helmet was not only comfortable and functional, it matched my jacket perfectly. At least that’s what I was told; I am slightly color-blind. Most folks I know who wear helmets claim...
by Kraig Becker+ · Published February 13, 2015 · Last modified February 12, 2015
There is no denying that technology has had a dramatic impact on exploration in the 21st century. Modern day explorers now head out into the field armed with a slew of devices designed to...
Cody Ice Climbing Festival, Cody, Wyoming – February 13th–16th The Cody Ice Climbing Festival is returning to Cody, Wyoming for the 17th year of the “Friendliest Little Ice Festival in the Northern Rockies.” And...
by Michael Ryan+ · Published February 11, 2015 · Last modified February 10, 2015
You’re getting that big check soon, so why waste it on paying off bills or something silly like that when you can have one of these? Own a piece of gear that you’re dying...
The SkiLogik Howitzer BC skis cut through the crud, floated on the powder, and were stable on the flats. Yes, it was a widely variable day on the mountain. SkiLogik is based out of Breckenridge, Colorado...
by Kraig Becker+ · Published February 5, 2015 · Last modified February 4, 2015
Its no secret that personal drones have become all the rage recently. Everyone from amateur filmmakers to budding RC pilots seem to be enamored with these tiny aircraft which have given us the ability...
Functionality: ★★★★★ My old running and yoga sports bras just weren’t cutting it on my winter mountain adventures. Despite being made from so-called sweat wicking fabrics, they clung onto moisture, leaving me wet and cold...
by Magee Walker+ · Published February 3, 2015 · Last modified February 2, 2015
Staying dry on the mountain is synonymous with staying comfortable on the mountain. It doesn’t matter how warm you are—if you’re wet, you’re miserable. There are generally two ways to get wet on the...
Kokatat watersports wear, the Arcata, CA-based kayaking drysuits and technical paddling apparel, seeks to revolutionize the drysuit market with the Gore-Tex Idol, a two-piece drysuit that can also be worn in its component parts....
If you have ever found yourself wading in a cold river during the colder months out of the year, you better hope that your equipment can keep up with you between spots. Fly fishing...
