by Hope Gately+ · Published November 21, 2016 · Last modified October 7, 2016
Alright, let’s just get this outta the way. This isn’t directed at tourists who only spend Memorial Day, Labor Day, and one week per summer in (Insert National Park Here). No. This is for...
by Staff Editor+ · Published November 18, 2016 · Last modified October 7, 2016
Snowboarding probably stands as the most thrilling and taxing of the winter sports. Shredding the slopes takes a toll on your body and one of the most common areas of injury is your back,...
by Neil Schulman+ · Published November 7, 2016 · Last modified October 7, 2016
Most kayakers hang their boats up for the winter. That’s a mistake. Winter is often the best paddling season: no crowds, lots of water in many regions of the country, and a rarified rugged...
by Magee Walker+ · Published November 4, 2016 · Last modified October 24, 2016
When it comes to planning your winter wardrobe, no sweat—Eddie Bauer has got you covered. When I say no sweat, I mean in quite literally. The latest from Eddie Bauer’s women’s line has moisture...
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by Staff Editor+ · Published November 2, 2016 · Last modified December 21, 2016
Surfing through Kickstarter each month is probably one of my favorite parts about working for Gearographer. Getting to search through projects that are currently being developed and learning about all the new technology that...
[wp-review id=””] We were introduced to Nuun back in November of 2014 when we declared them one of our favorite outdoor companies in Washington State. When we found out they had a new formula...
Bike / Climb / Interviews / Race / Reviews / Technology / Trail
by Cassie Pierson+ · Published October 28, 2016 · Last modified October 27, 2016
Everyone has their favorite snacks and healthy go-to foods when heading out on their next grand adventure. We want something fast, easy, delicious and something that doesn’t take up a lot of space. Unfortunately, we...
(Special Discount Note: NAAWK has offered a special discount for Gearographer readers until December 31st using Promo Code: “GEAROGRAPHER”! Make sure you read to the bottom of the interview and check out this special offer!...
by Hope Gately+ · Published October 24, 2016 · Last modified October 23, 2016
Alright, I dunno ‘bout you, but I’m kinda getting sick of all these “How-To” articles that you see plastered all over the internet these days. Mostly, because the majority of these articles seem lifeless, uninspired,...
by Michael Ryan+ · Published October 21, 2016 · Last modified October 5, 2016
The first time I saw a dog with sunglasses on, walking on the streets of Breckenridge, Colorado on a bluebird, sunny, winter day, I thought it was so cute! Then I realized, as the...
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by Michael Ryan+ · Published October 17, 2016 · Last modified September 26, 2016
Dear Gearographer, How do I get a nickname? My buddies all have cool nicknames like Hammer, Gunny, Wild Bill and Animal. I want a cool one too but can’t think of anything good. Can...
Reviews / Roundups and Other Stuff / Technology / Trail
by Staff Editor+ · Published October 14, 2016 · Last modified October 11, 2016
Searching for the perfect flashlight can be a pain in the butt, especially if you aren’t looking to spend a fortune. What do you even look for in a flashlight? What’s important to pay...
[wp-review id=”7888″] Functionality The Curve ARC is a sport climber’s best friend. I was a little nervous trusting my life to a brand-new rope, but this one seemed to require no breaking in or adjustment...
by Cassie Pierson+ · Published October 7, 2016 · Last modified October 5, 2016
Beartown State Park – Hillsboro, West Virginia Located near the eastern summit of Droop Mountain, Beartown State Park contains 107 acres of nature. Development of the park has been pretty minimal to preserve the...
Bike / Reviews / Roundups and Other Stuff / Technology
by Cassie Pierson+ · Published October 3, 2016 · Last modified September 27, 2016
We adore crowdfunding websites! We could spend hours just browsing Kickstarter at all the cool products and ideas that normal people like you and me come up with. We love it because typically there are ideas...
Climb / Reviews / Technology / Trail
by Staff Editor+ · Published September 30, 2016 · Last modified September 28, 2016
[wp-review id=”7181″] Functionality ★★★★★ With headlamps, there are only three features that matter: what kind of light they can emit, how brightly they emit it, and how long they can last (battery). The ReVolt is...
The Gearographer team spent the past week in the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, Nevada for Interbike 2016. We met some awesome people in the bike world and got to see some...
by Hope Gately+ · Published September 27, 2016 · Last modified September 26, 2016
Entrepreneurship in the outdoor industry is skyrocketing and women are cashing in with their creativity, vibrant personalities and sick sense of functional fashion. Kelli Jones of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, a self-described “Jill of All...
[wp-review id=”7766″] Incorporating the latest in technology, advanced materials and fashion, Aspire Eyewear offers comfortable, wearable and adjustable eyewear that is distributed exclusively through ClearVision Optical. Aspire Eyewear started just last year and is...
A couple weekends ago, the Gearographer crew ran all around Surf Expo in Florida searching for the best products to bring back to you guys. We met some pretty rad folks in the Surf/SUP...
