Italian footwear company Salewa lives by a message of being “pure mountain,” and it’s in that vein that I reviewed the Salewa Wildfire Canvas, a versatile hiking shoe that took me up and down the mountains here in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. With a sturdy hemp/cotton…
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As I’m finalizing plans for a summer weekend of camping and trail racing, it’s hard not to see how incredibly convenient and resourceful it will be to have the YETI Roadie Wheeled Cooler on hand at our campsite. If you’ve ever been to a Trail…
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Merrell is slated to release its next-generation trail racing shoe in late April 2023 — the Skyfire 2. This shoe was developed for a Vertical Kilometer-style race — so it needed to be lightweight, protective underfoot, and capable of great traction on rugged terrain. ActionHub…
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From outerwear to sleeping bags, Nikwax’s new down-fill technology can keep you more comfortable outdoors. As technology continues advancing, the outdoor industry is keeping up. And this new waterproof down is slowly revolutionizing the way we stay warm and dry outdoors — from the backcountry…
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Time on the trail is all about expecting the unexpected. Long hours on variable terrain means riding an inevitable rollercoaster of climates, landscapes, bodily sensations, emotional states, and more. It doesn’t matter what the forecast says or how seasoned you are. Mother Nature doesn’t care.…
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I never thought I’d say this, but I caught myself sweating today. Outside. In January. On an easy walk along a snow-covered trail in the high mountains of Colorado under a cloudy sky. And no, I’m not feverish — I checked. I’m not a heavy…
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My playground is the Blue Ridge Mountains, where trail runs and mountain biking adventures take me down miles of rocky and rooty technical terrain. It’s the kind of off-grid landscape where the Suunto 9 Peak Pro, a sportwatch released in fall of 2022, excels. I…
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When you think of gathering around a campfire, you probably think of relaxation — sitting cozy in a chair snuggled up with your favorite blanket. You may even think of the sound of crackling wood and a feeling of warmth. In addition to relaxing, sitting around…
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If you’ve ever experienced cold hands and feet, or a chill down your back while out in cold weather — even while layered up and wearing the right fabrics — you’re not alone. Sometimes when you’re out in the cold for extended periods of time…
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We all fall victim to shiny object syndrome sometimes. It’s not our fault — blame psychological marketing. Experts spend their entire working lives figuring out the best ways to subconsciously implant the next must-have product into our minds. I try not to think too deeply…
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