Best Hiking Socks
Hooray it’s spring and soon summer! That means the snow is beginning to recede from higher elevations and soon enough it will be hiking and backpacking season. As much as I love skiing and...
Hooray it’s spring and soon summer! That means the snow is beginning to recede from higher elevations and soon enough it will be hiking and backpacking season. As much as I love skiing and...
I do a lot of hiking. I grew up hiking and backpacking with my family and the Boy Scouts, and lived in Alaska for a spell where we did some hardcore backpacking. My wife...
Synthetic jackets have become popular again for many reasons. Depending on where you live, they’re extremely versatile and better suited to the elements than down (think: wet down. Gross.). As the outdoor industry has...
If you love winter as much as I do, then you need to watch this video. The North Face sets amazing cinematography and skiing/snowboarding to a sound track synced to the action, making you...
Fly rods are like unicorns. Quite the way to start off right? Think about it though. Fishermen are always having to consider so many factors when purchasing their rod. Do I want a rod...
We all have those hills that we are willing to die on, something that we believe so strongly that we’ll alienate friends because our views are so staunch. I have many such hills (some...
If you’re looking for a new puffy down jacket for the upcoming winter, you’re probably confused about which one to get. There is also no easy answer, because the best puffy jacket for you...
Colorado is known for many things. First and foremost, it is known for its mountains. Just think of the word ”Colorado”; what is the first thing that comes to mind? For me, it’s snow...
If you have a climber in your life, you probably struggle with what to buy them for their birthday or at the holidays. And that’s fair, because we’re a hard bunch to buy for....
Most outdoors people I know love coffee. We count on it to wake us up in the morning and to still be hot when we get back to the car after an adventure. The...
“What rod should I get?” That is the age-old question for anyone either starting their pursuit of fly fishing or just looking to add to the collection. There are a plethora of options out...
If you love warm puffy jackets and are looking for something that will keep you warm while stationary at the crag or sitting outside near a fire at the resort, then you should seriously...
It’s not often that you plan a trip and hope for the best, and then actually get it. This past week in Chamonix, that came true. At the beginning of October 2017, we decided...
The Evolv Defy is the most trusted beginner’s climbing shoe. While the La Sportiva Oxygym (view on SingleGeared) is now hot on its tail, the Defy has been the trusted beginner’s shoe for over a decade now. In...
I have always had a passion for the outdoors. Ever since I was small, I loved being outside, exploring every nook and cranny of the woods behind my house or getting lost in the...
As a rock climber (or beginning rock climber), you recognize the value of having strong hands and forearms. We discussed the best hand strengtheners in another article, so in this article we are going...
So, in the world of fly fishing there are so many pieces of gear to consider from your rod set up, fly selection, waders, carrying systems, etc. One of the most important pieces of...
Sometimes you live in a place where you need a good winter boot to keep your feet warm and dry, even if you’re just running errands around town. I live in Denver, Colorado and...
If you are someone who likes to bike commute to work like me, then having the right light set up on your bike is crucial not just for visibility, but more importantly for safety....
Women are the fastest growing demographic in the rock climbing world. Rock climbing has traditionally been a male and macho dominated sport, but over the last few years women like Sasha Digiulian, Margo Hayes,...
If you’re getting into climbing or just starting your foray into top rope or lead climbing, you get the need for a great belay device. The belay device is what keeps you or your...
If you have a rock climber in your life and you are struggling to find something to get them that they’ll love, you’ve come to the right place. This post is written by me,...
If you’re thinking about heading to Colorado for a ski vacation, or you live in Colorado and haven’t explored all of the resorts yet, let me encourage you to consider Steamboat as your next...
If you’re constantly traveling like I am and need a tough bag that can squish into areas, holds a ton of gear, and can be carried like a backpack then you need to look...
Over the holiday season this year I had a fair amount of time to read, and fortunately I was given a copy of Alone on the Wall in my stocking. Seeing as I was tired...